20 years ago, on the 6th May 1994, Queen Elizabeth II and French President François Mitterrand jointly inaugurated the Channel Tunnel, the world’s longest sub-sea crossing. One ... Read more!
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Why you should visit the Paccard Bell Foundry
A visit to the museum of the Paccard bell foundry is one of the most interesting attractions when discovering Annecy and its beautiful region. With its extraordinary history, ... Read more!
Discover the village of Duingt near Annecy
The village of Duingt enjoys an idyllic setting, tucked away between Lake Annecy and the last slopes of the Taillefer mountain. Situation of Duingt, Haute-Savoie On the west shore of Lake ... Read more!
Menthon-Saint-Bernard, Haute-Savoie
There are three sites to discover in the pretty village of Menthon-Saint-Bernard: the lakeshore with its harbour, beach and promenade, the old Savoyard village and the medieval castle of ... Read more!
Discover the village of Talloires by Lake Annecy
When I show the region of Annecy to our family and friends, I always bring them to Talloires, a small village located on the eastern shore of the beautiful ... Read more!
Why you should climb the Semnoz Mountain
The Semnoz mountain is situated in the French Alps and the real green lungs of the city of Annecy. It is a favourite outing for the people of ... Read more!
Ponts de la Caille
The two bridges of Ponts de la Caille spanning the gorge of the Usses River on the route between Geneva and Annecy are a spectacular and popular local attraction. ... Read more!
Happy Easter! – Joyeuses Pâques !
Here we are, Sunday morning, the 20th April 2014. A beautiful day awake in this part of Alsace, France and the sun is piercing through the clouds. We ... Read more!
Obernai: One of the Prettiest Towns in Alsace
Located 30 km west of Strasbourg and at the foot of Mont Sainte-Odile, Obernai is a charming town that is well worth a visit. An important stop on ... Read more!
Why you should spend Easter in Alsace
Spending Easter in Alsace is unforgettable! The first rays of sunshine touching the land of Alsace herald spring and Easter, a period of celebration in the French region close ... Read more!
Who brings the Easter eggs in France?
Who brings the Easter eggs in France? What an interesting question! In French supermarkets, Easter bunnies are now found everywhere on the shelves, including the gold Lindt bunny ... Read more!
The French’ sweet tooth for Easter chocolate
The French and chocolate is a love story. From the local chocolateries to the immense hypermarchés, chocolate is found everywhere. Of excellent or not-so-good quality, chocolate is a ... Read more!
Six villages around Lake Annecy to discover
On Monday 31st March we went on a ‘tour du lac’ by car. We departed from Annecy and drove on the east shore through Veyrier, Menthon and Talloires ... Read more!
A Religieuse Temptation: How to Resist this Iconic French Pastry?
Gorgeous, adorable, delicious Religieuses… Each time we return to France, we can’t resist the temptation of savouring ‘une religieuse’, a classic French pastry! As the French say, we ... Read more!
Annecy our new base for two weeks
Annecy our new base for two weeks. Lucky eh? The charming touristic town is located between Geneva and Chambéry in the French Alps and is famous for its pristine lake. ... Read more!
Top 10 largest cities of France by population
In this blog post, I compiled a shortlist that refers to the 10 largest cities of France by population based on communes. The list starts with the French ... Read more!
Why two weeks in Annecy will be the perfect holiday
Two weeks in Annecy: this will be our stay in the charming town of Haute-Savoie from next week. Annecy Castle © French Moments Next week, we will be ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Alsace
The region of Alsace in north-eastern France is famous for its wine, its colourful half-timbered houses and its castles which sit enthroned on the summits of the Vosges ... Read more!
Top 10 Post-Roman triumphal arches in France
When we hear the words “Arc de Triomphe”, most of us have the monumental Parisian arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées in mind. Few people know about ... Read more!
The formidable story behind the French croissant
A breakfast friend par excellence, the French croissant is a gastronomic symbol of France abroad. Indeed, for nearly 200 years, the croissant from France has become a true ... Read more!
