How a falling meteorite precipitated the war between Austria and France. The Ensisheim meteorite, which fell in 1492 in front of the walls of the former Austrian capital, ... Read more!
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Thanksgiving in France: Do the French Celebrate it too?
Thanksgiving is celebrated in the United States on the fourth Thursday in November (23 November in 2023). Thanksgiving is undoubtedly the most celebrated day in the United States ... Read more!
Top 20 Destinations to Visit in France at Christmas
Here is a list of 20 destinations to visit in France at Christmas. This is an opportunity to discover places that you may not have known about, and ... Read more!
Halloween in Alsace: 5 Legendary Places to Explore
Halloween in Alsace? I might as well tell you right now, the parties and animations organised in the region are not on par with the Christmas festivities. For ... Read more!
The Douaumont Ossuary: Memorial of the Battle of Verdun
A few days before the Armistice of November 11, 1918, I propose you discover a place of memory in Lorraine: the Douaumont Ossuary. Located a few kilometres from ... Read more!
Discover 25 Most Important Landmarks of Paris
Delving into the heart of Paris is akin to embarking on an intimate journey through time and elegance. As someone who has not only dwelt in the embrace ... Read more!
The 1356 Basel Earthquake: What Happened?
Almost 700 years later, it is still being talked about. The 1356 Basel earthquake left a lasting impression on the Upper Rhine regions of Alsace, northwest Switzerland and ... Read more!
10 Fairy Tale Destinations in France to Make You Dream
France is the country of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. It is therefore not surprising that this beautiful country of old Europe is full of ... Read more!
The 40 most beautiful fortified city gates of Alsace
The city gates of Alsace are integral to the region’s charm, providing access to the historical centres of many villages and cities. These gates, along with the region’s ... Read more!
The Most Beautiful Renaissance Houses in Alsace
Alsace is full of heritage treasures. The province has produced some of the most daring and sophisticated architecture of the German Renaissance: Romanesque and Gothic churches, great cathedrals, ... Read more!
The fabulous onion dome steeples of Savoy
They are a characteristic part of the landscape of Savoy and give a resolutely cheerful and baroque touch to the background of snow-capped mountains. The onion dome steeples ... Read more!
Châteauneuf, an old village and castle in Burgundy
The old village of Châteauneuf dominates the surrounding countryside of Auxois in Burgundy in a picturesque setting. The village, which is part of the association Les Plus Beaux ... Read more!
Take the French Cheese Quiz
Find out more about the French Cheese on the blog... Who knows: you might get some answers for the quiz! ... Read more!
Take the Summer in France Quiz
Find out more about the Summer in France on the blog... Who knows: you might get some answers for the quiz! ... Read more!
Take the August 2021 Quiz
Welcome to the August 2021 Quiz!Are you up for the challenge?Take the August Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about Summer in France: geography, history and culture.Bon ... Read more!
What are the most beautiful villages of Savoie?
Let’s discover together the most beautiful villages of Savoie, from the north to the south of the province. From the flowery villages on the shores of Lake Geneva ... Read more!
The Feast of Saint John in France
The feast of Saint John in France celebrates the birth of St John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin who baptised him in the Jordan River. The Church has given ... Read more!
15 Top Things to See and Do in Paris
I am pleased to introduce Marco Santos from Travel-Boo who has chosen to tell us about the 15 Top Things to See and Do in Paris. I hope ... Read more!
Paris Café: 1 Hour of Relaxing Smooth Jazz Music
Check out our new video on Youtube: Paris Café – 1 Hour of Relaxing Smooth Jazz Music With Stunning Views of Paris. This is a great opportunity to ... Read more!
The Romance of Paris: 1Hr of Romantic & Inspiring Music
Check out our new video on Youtube: The Romance of Paris – 1 Hour of Romantic and Inspiring Music With Stunning Views of Paris. This is a great ... Read more!
