Paris boasts over one hundred churches and sanctuaries. Among them are a fair number of Gothic style edifices with the most famous being Notre-Dame Cathedral. This is the ... Read more!
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Provins: France’s third largest city in the Middle-Ages
Today we visited the medieval town of Provins situated 80 kilometres South-East of Paris in the Seine-et-Marne département. One striking fact drew our attention… Firstly, take a look ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Rouen
Far from the image of an industrial river port town, the historic city centre of Rouen is definitely a “must-see”. From Gothic churches to civil buildings, here is below our selection ... Read more!
Walking in the Old Town of Rouen: Discover the Ultimate Itinerary
Walking in the old town of Rouen is like stepping into a living history book. On a bright summer day, I finally set off to explore the historic ... Read more!
A selection of desserts from Paris
This is a very little post about a selection of desserts from Paris recently bought while walking in various districts of the French capital. We are often in contemplation when ... Read more!
A Walking Tour in Kaysersberg, Alsace
Yesterday morning, Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. In the afternoon, we continued our discovery of this beautiful part of France ... Read more!
A morning Walking Tour in Colmar, Alsace
Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. It was a beautiful day and we took great pleasure in discovering the old ... Read more!
Trivia about France: do you know the answers?
Here are 12 questions about France… do you know the answers? (the instructions above don’t apply for this quiz!) France Trivia The answers A: the Garonne River. ... Read more!
Bridges of Paris: a beautiful coffee-table book from Michael Saint James
Did you know that no less than thirty-seven bridges cross the Seine River in Paris? For American author Michael Saint James, they are no longer a mystery. Having spent the ... Read more!
A climb to the top of the Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris
Only a few people have been able to climb the Tour Saint-Jacques, a single tower that rises in the centre of Paris. Many don’t even notice the monument as ... Read more!
Unesco grants the historic centre of Dijon World Heritage status
On the 4th July the city of Dijon in Burgundy received great news when it was revealed that its historic centre was granted World Heritage status by Unesco. ... Read more!
Preparing for Bastille Day in Paris
The preparations for the celebrations of Bastille Day in Paris are taking shape, with the installations and facilities being currently set up. Here are a few photos taken in ... Read more!
Paris parks to be open all night during Summer
Today, the municipality of Paris has announced the opening of four great parks all night during the Summer months of July and August in response to the recent heatwave. ... Read more!
Top of the Arc de Triomphe: A Breathtaking Parisian View
Few places capture its grandeur quite like the top of the Arc de Triomphe. On a beautiful sunny day in Paris, there’s no better way to admire the ... Read more!
The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had not been inside for many years and it was time to say ‘bonjour‘ ... Read more!
Paris viewed from the top of Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre: our best photos
Last weekend we came early in the morning and climbed to the top of Sacré-Cœur in Montmartre. Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the majestic basilica is one of Paris’ most visited monuments. Only ... Read more!
Sweet sweet strawberries
BY RACHEL – This week was my daughter’s second birthday. What fun! We’re not doing an official party till she turns 3 but we celebrated en famille and ... Read more!
Paris on the starting blocks to host the 2024 Olympic Games
Today, the 23rd of June 2015, Paris officially announced its application to host the Summer 2024 Olympic Games. 2024 Olympic Games in Paris In 1924, Paris last ... Read more!
Why You Should Visit Place de la Concorde Early Morning
Have you ever considered visiting central Paris early in the morning when the masses of tourists still sleep or have breakfast at their hotels? This morning, we arrived ... Read more!
Summer in Paris: at the Eiffel Tower
Today, we reached the French capital early in the morning, searching for Summer in Paris. At the Eiffel Tower, we experienced the first signs of summertime. Here is a collection of ... Read more!
