The return from the Alpine pastures in Annecy
I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had…
Author Pierre
Pierre
Pierre is a French/Australian who is passionate about France and its culture. He grew up in France and Germany and has also lived in Australia and England. In 2014 he moved back to Europe from Sydney with his wife and daughter to be closer to their families and to France. He has a background teaching French and holds a Master of Translating and Interpreting English-French with the degree of Master of International Relations and a degree of Economics and Management.
What to see in Aix-les-Bains, Savoie
Aix-les-Bains is a spa resort in the French département of Savoie between Annecy and Chambéry in the French Alps. Bordered by Lake Bourget,…
Dates of the 2017 Christmas Markets in France
Here are the dates of the 2017 Christmas markets in France. Each year, Christmas markets are opening in towns…
Where to find the Salvador Dali Sundial in Paris
You don’t need to go inside a museum or an art gallery to enjoy works…
What to see in La Roche-sur-Foron in Haute-Savoie
La Roche-sur-Foron is a little town in the French département of Haute-Savoie at the crossroads…
3 days in Paris: where to go and what to see
First time in Paris? Well I’m a little jealous and excited for you. I’m sure…
First youtube video: Bonjour from Pierre
On my first video on youtube I took the opportunity to say ‘bonjour’ to all…
Where are the remains of the Roman forum in Paris
The Roman forum in Paris – then known as Lutetia – was situated in the…
Au Nègre Joyeux: a controversial signage in Paris
Au Nègre Joyeux (At the Joyous Negro’s) refers to a former chocolate factory that was…
What you should know about the Pompidou Centre
The Pompidou Centre in Paris: one of the most visited museums in France. The iconic…
Discover the Mouzaïa district in Paris
Not far from the Buttes-Chaumont, on the fringes of Paris lies a quiet patch of countryside situated in…
Discover the historic Rotunda at La Villette, Paris
The Rotunda at La Villette (Rotonde de La Villette) is one of the last surviving…
The mystery behind the oldest graffiti in Paris
This is one of my favourite secret places of Paris. It is find on the very…
Discover the Passy Cemetery in Paris
The Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is the one of Paris’ largest operating cemeteries. The…
Why the Flame of Liberty became a shrine to Lady Diana
20 years ago, Diana, Princess of Wales died as a result of a fatal car…