The Souillac Sainte-Marie Abbey Church was built between 1075 and 1150 and ranks among the finest examples of Romanesque and Byzantine architectural styles in the South-West of France. Laid out ... Read more!
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Souillac, Quercy
At the heart of the Dordogne Valley between Rocamadour and Sarlat, the little town of Souillac is known for being a gateway to the Périgord and the Quercy ... Read more!
Périgord Noir: A French Region That Will Capture Your Heart!
Lovers of old stone, medieval castles, deep forests and food amateurs, this part of the Dordogne département known as the Périgord Noir (Black Périgord) is waiting for your ... Read more!
Rocamadour: The Vertiginous Citadel of Faith
When coming from Cahors by road, Rocamadour suddenly appears, clinging precariously against the cliff above the Alzou canyon. The stunning medieval village seemingly defies the laws of gravity. ... Read more!
Discover the stunning view from Tour Montparnasse
The Tour Montparnasse (Montparnasse Tower) is a high-rise building overlooking the district of Montparnasse in the 15th arrondissement and borders the 6th and 14th arrondissements. Its panoramic terrace ... Read more!
The Bouquinistes of Paris: Focus on a Paris symbol
The banks of the Seine would not be the same without the established Bouquinistes of Paris. The booksellers and their green-painted boxes have become one of Paris’s many ... Read more!
Discover the village of Saint-Cyprien in Périgord
Saint-Cyprien enjoys an enviable position established on a hillside on the right bank of the Dordogne Valley. The narrow streets wind uphill towards the abbey church which dominates ... Read more!
Discover the beautiful village of Limeuil in Périgord
Limeuil is located at the confluence of the Dordogne and the Vézère Rivers in the province of Périgord. Limeuil is a perfect ‘picture postcard’ village: cobbled streets wind ... Read more!
Monpazier, Dordogne
Monpazier is located in the Dordogne département in Aquitaine in southwest France. The village is listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages. The bastide of Monpazier: A ... Read more!
Place Dauphine: One of Paris’ Most Romantic Squares
Place Dauphine is one of the most romantic squares in Paris. A contemporary of the Place des Vosges in the Marais district, many consider it one of the ... Read more!
Brenne Natural Park
The Brenne Natural Park is situated in the region of Centre in the south-west of the Indre département. It is part of the former province of Berry. With an ... Read more!
Practical information for planning your visit to Lyon
Lyon is France’s second-largest urban area after Paris and the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The city is a primary tourist site with its historic town (Vieux-Lyon, Presqu’île) ... Read more!
The 18th century triumphal arch of Nancy
A few words about the triumphal arch of Nancy: when we hear about “Arc de Triomphe”, we immediately think about the grand Napoleonic arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées ... Read more!
10 interesting facts about Paris you should know!
The monuments of Paris are imposing, solemn or sacred. Tourists photograph them from every angle and admire them in an often superficial way. But Paris is a city ... Read more!
Montagne Sainte-Victoire: the iconic mountain of Aix
Montagne Sainte-Victoire is an iconic natural landmark in Provence, along with other famous peaks such as Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume. The “mountain of Aix” extends over 18 kilometres ... Read more!
Discover the Quais de la Seine: Paris’s Timeless Treasure
The banks of the River Seine (Quais de la Seine) in Paris have been listed by Unesco as a World Heritage Site since 1991. Along the Seine are ... Read more!
Why you should discover the Marais District in Paris
The Marais District is located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements in Paris between Beaubourg and the Place de la Bastille on the right bank of River Seine. It ... Read more!
Hôtel Carnavalet, Paris
The fine Hôtel Carnavalet is a mansion from the 17th century is located at the corner of Rue des Francs Bourgeois and Rue de Sévigné in the Marais district, Paris. ... Read more!
Panthéon, Paris
The neo-classical Panthéon stands at the top of the Sainte-Geneviève hill in the 5th arrondissement. With its remarkable colonnaded dome, it shares some similitudes with St. Paul’s cathedral in ... Read more!
Madeleine Church, Paris
The Madeleine Church in the 8th arrondissement in Paris was designed as a temple to the glory of Napoleon’s army. It is located at the end of Rue ... Read more!
