I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had heard of great festivals happening in Austria, Switzerland and Bavaria, but only recently ... Read more!
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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, the town enjoys a beautiful spot surrounded by spectacular mountains. On my last visit to ... Read more!
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 of art. Paris has this great thing about it that art is accessible ... Read more!
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 with Annecy, Geneva and the Arve Valley that leads to Chamonix and the ... Read more!
3 days in Paris: where to go and what to see
Are these your first three days in Paris? Well, I’m a little jealous and excited for you. I’m sure you’ll have a great time visiting this beautiful city… ... Read more!
First youtube video: Bonjour from Pierre
On my first video on youtube, I took the opportunity to say ‘bonjour’ to all our French Moments friends, our readers and followers. Bonjour from Pierre! This ... Read more!
Roman Forum in Paris: Where to Find Its Hidden Remains Today
The Roman Forum in Paris—then known as Lutetia—was situated in the present-day Latin Quarter, more precisely in the vicinity of rue Soufflot and rue Saint-Jacques. Did you know that ... Read more!
Au Nègre Joyeux: a controversial signage in Paris
Au Nègre Joyeux (At the Joyous Negro’s) refers to a former chocolate factory that was established in 1748 at 14, rue Mouffetard (5th arrondissement of Paris), on the ... Read more!
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 the 4th arrondissement at the heart of the French capital. ... Read more!
The Mouzaïa district or the Quartier d’Amérique in Paris
Not far from the Buttes-Chaumont, on the fringes of Paris lies a quiet patch of countryside situated in the heavily modernised 19th arrondissement. The Mouzaïa district is to be found around rue ... Read more!
Discover the historic Rotunda at La Villette, Paris
The Rotunda at La Villette (Rotonde de La Villette) is one of the last surviving buildings of the Farmers-General Wall (Mur des Fermiers-Généraux). Built just before the French ... Read more!
The mystery behind the oldest graffiti in Paris
The oldest graffiti in Paris is one of my favourite secret places in the French capital. You will find it in the historic and famous square of Place ... Read more!
Discover the Passy Cemetery in Paris
The Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is the one of Paris’ largest operating cemeteries. The 4 acres funeral park is situated in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower ... Read more!
Why the Flame of Liberty became a shrine to Lady Diana
The Flame of Liberty, as it is known, was offered to the city of Paris in 1989 by the International Herald Tribune from worldwide donations. On the 31st ... Read more!
Discover the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris
Hidden away from the touristic districts of Paris, the Museum of Romantic Life is a restful place that evokes the years between 1830 and 1850. I visited this place ... Read more!
Discover the French departement of Savoie
Did you know? 73 is the two-digit number allocated to the French departement of Savoie. Famous for its ski resorts, mountain cheese and breathtaking landscape, the departement includes ... Read more!
Discover the French département of Haute-Savoie
Did you know? 74 is the two-digit number allocated to the French département of Haute-Savoie. Famous for its ski resorts, mountain cheese and breathtaking landscape, the département includes ... Read more!
The blank wall of the Hotel de Saint-Aignan, Paris
The Hotel de Saint-Aignan hides an odd feature that most visitors to the Museum of Jewish Art and History would not know. To see it, pass through security ... Read more!
Why you should get the new IGN Wines of France Map
Did you know that 10 million people visit the vineyards of France each year? It is not hard to believe when you observe the touristic interest in wine regions ... Read more!
Why you should climb the Salève mountain
We were fortunate to live in a village east of the Salève mountain for a year. My family and I climbed the summit on many occasions in all ... Read more!
