Mulhouse hosts several museums, some of which have gained international renown, making the city the “European capital of Technical Museums”. Cité de l’Automobile (the National Automobile Museum) Automobile ... Read more!
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Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: France’s Second Most-Visited Region
The region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur comprises six départements in south-eastern France. Casually known as “PACA” or “Région Sud”, the region is bordered by Italy to the East and ... Read more!
Corse – Corsica
Affectuously called “L’Île de Beauté” (Beauty Island) by the French, Corsica lies to the South-east of continental France in the Mediterranean Sea. The island of Corsica Its ... Read more!
Aquitaine
Aquitaine is located in south-western France and is famous for its wild ocean coast (the “Côte d’Argent”), its pine forest of the Landes (the largest in Europe), but ... Read more!
What you need to know about the Lorraine Region
Lorraine is famous worldwide for its quiche, macarons, Mirabelle plum and madeleine. It is home to more than 2,3 million inhabitants (Lorrains and Lorraines). For many years, the ... Read more!
Normandie – Normandy
Normandy combines a rich green landscape with the tumultuous sea shores of the (English) Channel. From the Mont-Saint-Michel to the terrific cliffs of Etretat, the Normandy province stretches ... Read more!
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Nord-Pas-de-Calais was a French administrative region now part of the Hauts-de-France region. Located in the north of France it is surrounded by Picardy to the south, Belgium to ... Read more!
Explore Amiens Cathedral, France’s largest church
Did you know that Amiens Cathedral is the largest Gothic structure in France? Indeed, this enormous edifice covers 7,700 m2. It can shelter 10,000 people within its walls, ... Read more!
Beauvais Cathedral: the gravity-defying church
Situated 60km north of Paris, Beauvais Cathedral symbolises the height of architectural endeavour in the gothic architecture of the Middle Ages. Ambitious and gravity-defying, the cathedral of Saint-Pierre ... Read more!
Île de France, the historic province of the Paris Region
The Île de France region is one of the ancient provinces of France, and the one that has been the centre of power during most of French history ... Read more!
This is the True Message of Christmas
For some people, Christmas is all about Santa, presents, Christmas trees and decorations. This is a festive season when it’s time to rejoice and gather together around a ... Read more!
The Most Beautiful Christmas Carols in France
Christmas in France is celebrated with singing songs that are called “les noëls”. Christmas Carols in France are traditionally remembering the birth of Jesus. They are sung by ... Read more!
The formidable story of Santa Claus in France
Santa Claus in France is called “Père Noël”. Like in any place celebrating Christmas, the French Father Christmas wears a red suit and hat with white fur trim ... Read more!
The enchanting Christmas Markets in France
Christmas markets in France are small villages made of wood stalls (called chalets). They are usually located in the main square or street of a town. They officially start ... Read more!
What are the legends of Saint-Nicolas
Saint-Nicolas is the character who distributes presents to Austrian, Belgian, Dutch, German, French and Swiss children on the 6th December. He is often portrayed as a tall thin ... Read more!
Sundgau History
The Sundgau’s touristic appeal is closely linked to its history. This territory was once a strategic land owned by the Habsburg Dynasty and coveted by the Kingdom of ... Read more!
Discover the Mulhouse Christmas Market in Alsace
You’ve been to the Strasbourg and Colmar Christmas markets. And you’re looking for another fantastic festive market in Alsace? You’ll have to go to Mulhouse, Alsace’s second most-populated city, ... Read more!
Strasbourg Christmas Market: The Discovery Guide
The Strasbourg Christmas Market is the oldest in France and the country’s most famous festive event. Its 300 chalets are spread over several locations across the Grande Île, ... Read more!
How to make delicious Madeleine of Commercy
Let’s talk about the madeleine of Commercy, a delicious little briochy cake traditionally produced in the little town of Commercy, Lorraine. We tried the recipe and wrote it below for you. ... Read more!
Colmar Christmas Market: An Enchanting Festive Event in Alsace
The Colmar Christmas Market is truly one of my favourite festive spots in Alsace. During this festive season, the town’s medieval streets and half-timbered houses are adorned with ... Read more!
