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!
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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!
Discover Pau, Capital of Béarn
The charming town of Pau is located in the South-West of France, 200 kilometres from Bordeaux and Toulouse. Many visitors, particularly from Britain, are attracted by the mild ... Read more!
Journey to Etretat: Normandy’s Scenic Cliffs and Delightful Harbour
The little town of Etretat is located in the Pays de Caux, on a section of the Normandy coast called “La Côte d’Albâtre” (Alabaster Coast). It is renowned for ... Read more!
Belfort History: Epic Battles and Enduring Spirit
Belfort History is a fascinating journey through one of eastern France’s most resilient and strategically important towns. Nestled between Alsace, Lorraine, Franche-Comté and Switzerland, Belfort has long stood ... Read more!
Albert Schweitzer
Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) was a brilliant philosopher, physician, musician, clergyman and theological scholar. As recognition for his many years of humanitarian work he was awarded the Nobel Peace ... Read more!
Alsace Wines
The Alsace vineyard extends across the hills of the Vosges at between 200 and 400 metres high, over some 14,000 hectares of grapevines which produce an average of ... Read more!
What to see in the Colmar Little Venice
At the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, Colmar is very well located and while it may not be the capital of Alsace, it remains one of its ... Read more!
Mulhouse in Alsace: What to See, Do and Why Visit
Mulhouse is not always the first place that comes to mind when planning a trip to Alsace. Most visitors dream first of Strasbourg, Colmar, Riquewihr, or a wine ... Read more!
Discover the Metz Christmas Market in Lorraine
Of all the Christmas markets of France, the one in Metz ranks as one of the most visited. You may have heard of Metz for its stunning gothic cathedral ... Read more!
Discover the Festival of Lights in Lyon
The Festival of Lights in Lyon (“Fête des Lumières” in French) is the most awaited public event in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region and draws several million people onto the illuminated ... Read more!
Why you should discover Metz in Lorraine
Metz is a charming provincial city in the Lorraine region located on the east side of the Moselle River, between Nancy and Luxembourg. In 2019, it ranked high in 4th ... Read more!
Ecomusée d’Alsace: France’s Largest Open-Air Museum
Since the 1970s, several eco-museums have been opened in large outdoor sites throughout France and Europe, focusing on displaying the regional cultural heritage and the involvement of the ... Read more!
Canelés de Bordeaux: History, Tradition, Taste and Recipe
Soft at the centre and deeply caramelised on the outside, the canelés de Bordeaux (or cannelés) are one of the most distinctive pastries of southwestern France and particularly ... Read more!
Explore Reims Cathedral, a Historic Monument!
The vista of Reims Cathedral appearing at the end of Rue Rockefeller is an unforgettable sight. This is where the History of France brings you back to the ... Read more!
The Coronation of the Kings of France in Reims
The coronation of the Kings of France took place inside the Cathedral of Reims, a Gothic art masterpiece that has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ... Read more!
Strasbourg, Alsace
Strasbourg is the capital of Alsace and is located on the left bank of the Rhine River, in France’s northeast. With a population of more than 470,000, it is ... Read more!
Kientzheim
At the foot of the undulating hills covered by vineyards, the wine-growing village of Kientzheim is located between the very popular sites of Riquewihr and Kaysersberg. Founded in ... Read more!
Riquewihr, Alsace: What to See & Do
If there's one village that deserves a place on your itinerary when visiting Alsace, it's Riquewihr! Situated along the famous Alsace Wine Route, just north of Colmar, Riquewihr is ... Read more!
