Links of the Week: 12-18-2009

Trends Now: L’Appartement Valentin

You may have already stumbled upon this amazing feat of architecture/design, but it’s worth a second look. Two French architects were challenged to optimize a 50 m² apartment with a separate bedroom, and they really outdid themselves. Imagine dangling your legs from a levitated loft!

BootsnALL Travel: 7 Secrets About the South of France

For true Francophiles, these might not be exactly secrets, but a few epigrams about le Sud de la France never hurt anyone, especially since a trip down to the Mediterranean makes for a great Christmas getaway…

Conversation Exchange: La Vie sociale

Need to brush up on your everyday French? Snag a couple of these charming phrases from Conversation Exchange. They can sure come in handy—”Vous pouvez me laisser tranquille maintenant, s’il vous plait?”

360Cities: Paris

It’s like really twirling around the city when you’re actually stuck moping in front of the computer on December 27^th, wondering where the holidays went.

Why Travel to France: Photos

This is a veritable wonderland of YouTube videos—indulge yourself in moving pictures from all across France.

Stuck in Customs – France

Possibly the Internet’s most beautiful set of high-definition photos from around France. Blogger Trey Ratcliff has traveled to more places than the above-average travel addict, and his photos take souvenir to a new meaning.