
Discover the historic city of Nancy in the snow
Last week the first snowflakes fell in the northeast in mid-January. In Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz…
Last week the first snowflakes fell in the northeast in mid-January. In Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz…
An imposing citadel on a rocky outcrop in a spectacular setting of high mountain peaks……
As France’s second largest metropolitan area, Lyon boasts a rich architectural and cultural heritage. For a long…
Have you heard of Meursault in Burgundy? Although we certainly had before, we couldn’t have…
There is no longer any need to prove the reputation of Dijon gastronomy. This is…
There are many good reasons why you should start (or finish) a cruise in Nice.…
When you drive around the mountains surrounding Annecy you’ll pass many cyclists tempted by the…
First time in Nancy? Well, you’re in for a treat! Over your 2 days in…
You’ve certainly heard of Paris’ grand Arc de Triomphe. In the Lorraine city of Nancy is another…
Summer is upon us and it’s made me think a lot recently of my childhood…
I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These…
I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had…
Aix-les-Bains is a spa resort in the French département of Savoie between Annecy and Chambéry in the French Alps. Bordered by Lake Bourget,…
La Roche-sur-Foron is a little town in the French département of Haute-Savoie at the crossroads…
Vineyards and wine in Lorraine? You and I are not dreaming! Caught between two famous wine regions,…
Since we arrived in Annecy, we’ve been told the Glieres Plateau (Plateau des Glières) was…
Commanding fine views of the Alps and as far as the Jura, the village of…
After three years residing in the Paris region, we finally moved to Annecy for our…
French journalist and writer André Hallays (1859-1930) once said: “here dwells the relics of which are…
On the occasion of the Holiday season, the façade of Reims cathedral is magically enhanced…
Last weekend we visited the historic town of Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, 25 kilometres to the north-west of…
We have a French saying: “Après la pluie, le beau temps” that means ‘After the…
On my previous post I published a few photos of our walk across the River…
On the first day of May I took my little girl with me on a…
In between rain showers we decided to venture outside and stroll in the beautiful park…
You would have probably noticed it on our Facebook or Instagram accounts, we went out of…
Last Sunday we were nine Instagrammers to meet on a sunny morning in our suburb…
Spring is a beautiful season of the year to start discovering towns and villages around…
This morning we enjoyed a fantastic April Sunrise in Maisons-Laffitte and wanted to publish a…
In many European countries, children decorate nests just before Easter. In Paris, a traditional cake…
Spring is here! On the occasion we invite you to a little walk we did…
A few days ago we walked early in the morning across the Park of Maisons-Laffitte and spotted…
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2018 it celebrated…
On a clear and sunny day I was fortunate to climb to the roof of…
Saint-Germain-en-Laye dates back to the Middle-Ages. The town has kept the original urban layout of the…
The present parish church of Saint-Germain-en-Laye was built in 1827. It is the fourth sanctuary to have been built on…
The Château-Neuf was one of Saint-Germain-en-Laye’s two castles which served as a royal residence from the…
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle). It is closely linked to the history of…
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is bordered by beautiful gardens. The domain extends to the forest and the Terrace…
The great terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye overlooks the Seine River and the western suburbs of Paris.…
The forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is situated 20 km West of Paris and extends within a…
The historic city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines département is famous for its royal castle and for being the birthplace of Louis…
Every year in Winter an elegant and mysterious carnival takes place in the French Alps town of Annecy. With people…
Every year in Winter the people of Dunkirk are taking over the streets of the coastal town…
If there is a festival worth mentioning in the South of France, I couldn’t miss…
As soon as Christmas and New Year with its abundance of food and bûches are…
The Lion of Belfort is a monumental statue by Auguste Bartholdi situated against the cliff underneath the castle of Belfort.…
The Lion of Belfort is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Bartholdi that stands below the…
Last Sunday I was fortunate enough to be part of an InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye.…
The Librarians Portal (Portail des Libraires) is situated in the North end of the transept of Rouen…