The Vanoise National Park in Savoie was the first to be created in France in 1963. It boasts exceptional fauna and flora (more than 1,000 different species are ... Read more!
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Why Rouen in Normandy is worth a visit!
The city of Rouen, sprawled along the River Seine, is still the major trading centre between Paris and the sea. This privileged location made the rich and busy city ... Read more!
Explore Rouen Cathedral, France tallest church!
Rouen Cathedral is arguably the most prestigious monument in this fascinating city of Normandy. It is one of the most exquisite pieces of pure Flamboyant work existing. It ... Read more!
Explore the treasures of Rouen Old Town
Rouen Old Town is a “must-see” as it would be a shame to pass through without a stroll through its fascinating heritage: gothic churches and mansions, restored half-timbered ... Read more!
The main dates of Rouen History
Rouen is the historic capital of the ancient Duchy of Normandy and remains the chief city of the new region of Normandy (Normandie). In the Middle-Ages, Rouen was ... Read more!
Sydney and Its Surprising Connection to Paris—You’ll Be Baffled!
I love the sequence in the movie My Big Fat Greek Wedding where the character of Kostas “Gus” Portokalos (the Baba—the dad) makes the case that the origins ... Read more!
Discover the stunning Vendôme Abbey
The beautiful abbey-church of the Holy Trinity in Vendôme is a marvellous example of Flamboyant Gothic architecture in France. The domain of the former abbey includes the church, ... Read more!
Vendôme: What You Need To See
Vendôme is the capital of the Vendômois, a rural region of green and hilly landscapes. The little town is steeped in art and history just 43 minutes from ... Read more!
Discover Chaumont-sur-Loire Castle
Another Renaissance masterpiece in the Loire Valley, Chaumont Castle, with its pale stone and sloping slate roofs, dominates the Loire River and the village of Chaumont-sur-Loire, just a ... Read more!
Chambord: discover the fabulous château in the Loire!
Prestigious, majestic, colossal, extravagant… are these adjectives enough to fully describe the splendour of Chambord? The largest chateau of the Loire Valley is indeed full of surprises for ... Read more!
Blois Castle
Of all the Royal Châteaux in France, Blois is certainly not to be missed when visiting the Valley of the Loire. Located in the very centre of town, ... Read more!
Cité of Carcassonne: The Best Things to See!
With more than 4 million visitors each year, the Cité of Carcassonne is among the most prestigious tourist destinations in France, on a par with Mont Saint Michel ... Read more!
Things you should know about the Statue of Liberty
2016 marked the 130th anniversary of the Statue of Liberty. This short article is about two love stories of freedom, and of a centuries-old friendship between two peoples: ... Read more!
Pierrefonds Castle
The imposing castle of Pierrefonds, located 80 km to the north-east of Paris, appears enchantingly around a bend in the road beside the Compiègne Forest. Built in the ... Read more!
Discover the fabulous Flemish Arras Squares
Arras is famous for its two grand arcaded Flemish-style squares: Grand’Place and Place des Héros which, with Rue de la Taillerie form a monumental architectural ensemble unique in ... Read more!
Lille
The once industrial Lille is worth a visit on your way to London, Paris or Brussels with a beautifully restored old town that will surprise you. Its flamboyant ... Read more!
Discover the lofty Belfries of Flanders
A great symbol of emerging civic independence, the belfries of Flanders have proudly served as tokens of the influence and wealth gained by the region’s towns. Built in ... Read more!
Discover the historic town of Bergues
Nicknamed the “other Bruges of Flanders”, Bergues is a welcoming little town thanks to the extensive restoration works undertaken after the war. It has remained an attractive town ... Read more!
Chantilly Castle
Like a fairytale castle, Chantilly is surrounded by a vast estate of 7,800 hectares, North of Paris. Technically, here we are in the Picardy region, but the town ... Read more!
Discover Maisons-Laffitte in the Paris region
Maisons-Laffitte is worth a visit for its chateau and park. To the North-West of Paris, Maisons-Laffitte in the Yvelines département is located between the royal forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye ... Read more!
