Among Paris’s many parks and gardens, the Jardin du Luxembourg (Luxembourg Gardens) is undoubtedly one of my favourites. It is also a much-appreciated green space for Parisians, students, and ... Read more!
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Why you should visit the Vosges mountains
Unlike the Alps and the Pyrenees, the Vosges mountains are synonymous with softness thanks to the rounded shape of their peaks, the “ballons” (rounded summits). The immense forest ... Read more!
Colmar Collegiate
The Colmar Collegiate is the most imposing in all of Colmar and often carries the name “Cathedral”. However, this is more or less a misrepresentation, since the city has ... Read more!
Strasbourg Cathedral: discover the Gothic masterpiece!
Attracting around 4 million visitors yearly, Strasbourg Cathedral is the second most-visited cathedral in France after Notre Dame de Paris and well before those of Metz, Reims and Chartres. ... Read more!
Discover the Medieval Alsace Castles
Much like Périgord, Alsace is one of France’s regions with the most medieval castles. More than 500 are counted here, mainly distributed from north to south, at the ... Read more!
Explore Bourges Cathedral, a jewel of Gothic art
Although little known and off the beaten track, Bourges Cathedral is worth a visit. The Cathedral Saint-Etienne of Bourges was built in record time between 1195 and the ... Read more!
Explore Chartres Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece
Located 80 kilometres southwest of Paris, Chartres Cathedral is arguably the most representative, complete and best-preserved of all Gothic cathedrals in France. Indeed, the cathedral builders have constructed ... Read more!
Route des Crêtes des Vosges
Sublime countryside, panoramic views extending to the distant Alps and riding on the hills, the Route des Crêtes in the Vosges is following the example of the Route ... Read more!
Villandry
Located 15 kilometres to the west of Tours, Villandry is a Renaissance estate and castle best known for its beautiful formal gardens made up of endless geometric parterres ... Read more!
Saint-Benoît-du-Sault
Built on a rocky spur overlooking a horseshoe-shaped bend of the charming Portefeuille valley, Saint-Benoît-du-Sault is wonderfully surrounded by a verdant landscape. The charming and medieval locality of ... Read more!
Why you should visit the city of Annecy in the Alps
Welcome to Annecy! Only a few cities in France can boast of being situated between a gorgeous lake and snow-capped mountains. Did you know the historic town is ... Read more!
Pralognan-la-Vanoise: Best Things to See
Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a small winter and summer resort situated at the heart of the Vanoise massif. Pralo (for those in the know) is a mountain paradise at the ... Read more!
Discover the Vanoise National Park
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!
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!
