The pronunciation of “plus” can be a bit tricky: do we apply an s sound as in “pluss” or not like in “plu“? And what about the liaison ... Read more!
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Yvoire: Discover a medieval village by Lake Geneva
I’ve wandered the streets of Yvoire more times than I can count over the years, and each visit feels like stepping back into another era. Nestled on the ... Read more!
Fun Fair of the Tuileries: the Family Event of the Summer in Paris!
The annual fun fair of the Tuileries is one of the major family-friendly summer events in Paris and takes place in the famous garden for two months in ... Read more!
What Are The Different Lamp Posts Of Paris?
The Lamp Posts of Paris are everywhere, yet most of us walk past them without a second glance. But once you start noticing them—really noticing them—you begin to ... Read more!
Chauvet Pont-d’Arc Cave
The Chauvet cave in southern France has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in June 2014. Located just a short way from the stunning natural stone bridge ... Read more!
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 Monet. The famous Monet’s gardens in Giverny outside the ... Read more!
Top 10 Funny facts about Paris you should know!
Paris, the prestigious capital of France is a dream destination for many of us. There’s so much to see and learn: grand monuments, tumultuous history, an immense cultural ... Read more!
Unveil French Elegance in Place de la Concorde
Looking for French elegance in Place de la Concorde? You’re in the right place! The majestic and impressive Place de la Concorde plays a significant symbolic part along ... Read more!
1944-2014: the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Landings
“I have also to announce to the House that during the night and the early hours of this morning the first of the series of landings in force ... Read more!
Discover the mighty fortress of Annecy Castle
The imposing Annecy Castle in Haute-Savoie is majestically placed atop one of the last promontories of the Semnoz Mountain overlooking the lake with the old town of Annecy nestled ... Read more!
Palais de l’Île in Annecy: A Timeless Treasure by the River
The Palais de l’Île is the first image that comes to my mind when I think of Annecy. Standing proudly in the heart of the old town, this ... Read more!
What is World Music Day in France?
The Fête de la Musique (or World Music Day) is a famous and free music festival in France each year on the day of the summer solstice, the ... Read more!
Why Assumption Day on August 15th Is Special in France?
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is an essential date in the French calendar, heralding the end of the long summer holidays. Although a secular country, France has ... Read more!
What is the Tour de France bicycle race
The Tour de France is the world’s most iconic cycling race — a legendary sporting event that transforms the month of July into a national celebration across France. ... Read more!
Top 20 Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens of Paris
For a while now, we’ve been thinking about putting together a list of our favourite parks and gardens in Paris. After all, what would the City of Light ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Squares of France
France prides itself in having some of Europe’s most beautiful squares. Planned and designed in the heart of the old towns, they are vibrant places for community gatherings. ... Read more!
Annecy Old Town Revealed: The Ultimate Guide for Visitors
Ideally situated between a gorgeous lake and the mountains of the Alps, Annecy Old Town is unforgettable to those who have discovered it. Nicknamed “the Venice of the ... Read more!
Discover the historic Annecy Churches
The Annecy churches are beautiful Catholic sanctuaries found in the old town. In the 1530s, the events of the Reformation propelled Annecy to centre stage in the Catholic ... Read more!
Why you should see the Annecy Lakeshore
The Annecy Lakeshore is one of the most beautiful sites to discover in the French Alps. The stunning setting of the lake front is unforgettable: from the blue-green waters ... Read more!
All there is to know about Summer in France
Summer in France resounds like a magic word to the French as it refers to well-deserved holidays spent in one of the many beautiful locations in France. Whether ... Read more!
