While the majority of Mainers are of French heritage, their presence as speakers of that language is but a whisper. Yet, acting like a detective, one finds a sense of conversational French is alive and well and living here, everywhere you turn. The trick is to create your own DIY tour. With a few starting points, you can get the lowdown on each town–where to get hooked-up with local cuisine, conversations, and more.

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