
What you should know about the Pompidou Centre
The Pompidou Centre in Paris: one of the most visited museums in France. The iconic landmark is ideally situated in…

That day when the glass pyramid of the Louvre disappeared!
How the glass pyramid of the Louvre disappeared? The offender is French street artist JR who found the way through a…

Easter Egg Nest in France
In many European countries, children decorate nests just before Easter. In Paris, a traditional cake representing an Easter egg nest…

La Défense in Paris, Europe’s largest business district
La Défense is Europe’s largest purpose-built business district to the West of the city of Paris. The district is a…

Discover Monet’s Gardens in Giverny
“I need flowers, always flowers, even flowers to pick… so that I can paint them on rainy days” – Claude…

Col des Aravis
A few mountain passes in the Alps offer a breathtaking panorama and Col des Aravis in the province of Savoie is…

Discover the historic province of Savoie
The Pays de Savoie is mainly known for its mountains (The Mont Blanc and the French Alps) and its cheeses…

Ducal Palace, Nancy
The Ducal Palace of Nancy was the epicentre of the Lorraine of the Dukes. Today the Palace shows but a…

La Marseillaise, National Anthem of France
The French National Anthem is known as La Marseillaise and was composed during the events of the French Revolution in…

The Gallic Rooster: le coq gaulois
The Gallic rooster is a symbol of France and personifies the early inhabitants of France, the Gauls. France identified herself…

Top 10 Funniest Movies Starring Louis de Funès
Although almost unknown in the English-speaking world, Louis de Funès (31 July 1914 – 27 January 1983) is still the…

Take the Eiffel Tower Quiz
Welcome to the Eiffel Tower Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the Eiffel Tower Quiz. 12 questions to…