Last June, we visited the famous Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy. This was our first visit to the famous monument under blue skies and at low tide. But I'd ... Read more!
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Tracing the Remains of the Bastille Fortress in Paris
The Bastille Fortress is an ancient monument whose name spread worldwide following its storming by the Revolutionaries on 14 July 1789. This day, engraved in the collective memory ... Read more!
La Bourbansais: A Captivating Zoo in Brittany!
We visited the fantastic estate of La Bourbansais on our first trip to Brittany. Located halfway between Saint-Malo and Rennes, the site welcomes almost 140,000 visitors annually.From the ... Read more!
10 Fairy Tale Destinations in France to Make You Dream
France is the country of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. It is therefore not surprising that this beautiful country of old Europe is full of ... Read more!
The 40 most beautiful fortified city gates of Alsace
They are part of the Alsatian landscape and give access to the historical centre of several villages and cities of the region. The city gates of Alsace contribute to ... Read more!
Châteauneuf, an old village and castle in Burgundy
The old village of Châteauneuf dominates the surrounding countryside of Auxois in Burgundy in a picturesque setting. The village, which is part of the association Les Plus Beaux ... Read more!
How and where to rent a chateau in France?
Who hasn’t dreamed of visiting a chateau in France? The country boasts thousands of them, from the smallest manor houses to the grand palaces in Paris. Granted, visiting ... Read more!
Top 10 things to know about the Élysée Palace in Paris
The Élysée Palace, situated in the 8th arrondissement of Paris, is the official residence of the French President. This powerful symbol of the Republic was built in the ... Read more!
From the roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
On a clear and sunny day I was fortunate to climb to the roof of the Saint-Germain-en-Laye castle. Open to the public on rare occasions only, the terrace roof provides ... Read more!
Discover Saint-Germain’s Château-Neuf and Pavillon Henri IV
The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the mid-16th century until 1680. Built on the grounds of the Château-Vieux it offered ... Read more!
Discover the castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle). It is closely linked to the history of France. Surrounded by dry moats, the castle and its large circular towers today ... Read more!
Seven Chateaux in the Paris Region Visited in 10 Days
The Paris Region known as the Île de France is often bypassed by visitors drawn by the heart of Paris. Apart from the highly-popular Palace of Versailles, other ... Read more!
Tower of Joan of Arc, Rouen
The only part that remains from the medieval castle of Rouen, the former keep was named after Joan of Arc who was brought inside after her capture by the English. ... Read more!
Discover the Palais-Royal in Paris
Despite its name, the Palais-Royal was not the official residence of the kings and queens of France. Its original name (Palais-Cardinal) refers to the Cardinal Richelieu who had ... Read more!
Discover the treasures of the Loire Valley
From Sancerre to Nantes, the Loire Valley offers such a variety of exceptional sites that it rightly deserves to be called the Valley of the Kings. Here History ... Read more!
Discover the Renaissance chateau of Azay-le-Rideau
Romantically set in a little island in the Indre-et-Loire département and hidden by a screen of trees, the Renaissance chateau of Azay-le-Rideau is one of the most beautiful ... Read more!
Discover the historic monument of Conciergerie in Paris
With its distinctive towers, the Conciergerie on the Île de la Cité used to belong to the Kings of France. In fact, it even preceded the Louvre as ... Read more!
A morning visit inside the chateau of Maisons-Laffitte
The château of Maisons-Laffitte, West of Paris, is a fine example of French classicism completed in 1651. At that time, neither the chateaux of Vaux-le-Vicomte nor Versailles existed ... Read more!
The Prince’s Palace of Monaco: A Mini-Guide
Standing on a rocky promontory (Le Rocher), the Prince’s Palace of Monaco is the official residence of the ruling Prince of Monaco. The castle has been the home ... Read more!
Discover the mighty fortress of Annecy Castle
The imposing Annecy Castle in Haute-Savoie is majestically placed atop one of the last promontories of the Semnoz Mountain overlooking the lake with the old town of Annecy nestled ... Read more!
