Tour Lanterne in Rouen, France’s tallest cathedral spire
The Tour Lanterne (lantern tower) and its soaring spire makes the cathedral of Rouen the tallest…
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Tour de Beurre, Rouen Cathedral
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite…
Tour Saint-Romain, Rouen Cathedral
Rouen’s most prestigious monument, the lofty and imposing cathedral, is one of the most exquisite…
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…
Côte Sainte-Catherine, the best view of Rouen
The hill of Sainte-Catherine (Côte Sainte-Catherine) offers a stunning panoramic view of the city of Rouen,…
Explore the Fine Arts Museum of Rouen
The renowned Fine Arts Museum of Rouen was established by Napoleon I but the present building…
Saint-Ouen Abbey Church, the jewel of Rouen
The Saint-Ouen abbey church would have been an impressive cathedral anywhere else in France but,…
Saint Joan of Arc Church, Rouen
Situated on the historic Place du Vieux-Marché, Saint Joan of Arc church is Rouen’s 20th century…
Saint-Maclou church, Rouen
Saint-Maclou Church is arguably one of the most striking churches in Rouen and a Flamboyant specimen of…
Top 10 things to see in Rouen
Far from the image of an industrial river port town, the historic city centre of Rouen is…
The Best Itinerary for Walking in the Old Town of Rouen
On a sunny Summer day I headed to Rouen, the historic capital of Normandy. For…
Ossuary of Saint-Maclou, Rouen
The Ossuary of Saint-Maclou (Aître Saint-Maclou) is one of the strangest landmarks to visit in Rouen.…
Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde, Rouen
The Bourgtheroulde Mansion is one of the finest Flamboyant Gothic house in the historic town of Rouen.…
Tower of Joan of Arc, Rouen
The only part that remains from the medieval castle of Rouen, the former keep was named after…
Gros-Horloge, the pride of Rouen
The pride of the people of Rouen, the astronomic clock lays on a Renaissance arch…
A Walking Tour in Kaysersberg, Alsace
Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. In…
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…
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…
Kaysersberg in the Spring
Several cities and villages along the Alsace Wine Route have since become famous and attract a very…
Thann, Alsace
The little town of Thann lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département of Haut-Rhin…
Thann Collegiate
The Saint-Theobald Collegiate of Thann in Alsace is considered one of the most beautiful Gothic churches…
Ebersmunster Abbey Church
The former abbey church of Saint-Maurice in the village of Ebersmunster near Sélestat is considered…
Sélestat, Alsace
The town of Sélestat is situated in the centre of Alsace in the Bas-Rhin, between…
Back home at the market
In January we moved back to Maisons-Laffitte – a beautiful little town North-West of Paris.…
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…
Grenoble Christmas Market
Since its creation in 1994, the Christmas markets of Grenoble has become one of the most…
Discover the Reims Christmas Market
Ideally situated on the forecourt of the famous cathedral, the Reims Christmas market has become…
Arras Christmas Market
The Arras Christmas Market has become one of the most important festive events organised in the North…
Corniche Roads of the French Riviera
The Corniche Roads of the French Riviera consist of three routes following the mountainous stretch…
Facts and Figures about Monaco
The Principality of Monaco is full of interesting facts and figures. Here are a few…
Principality of Monaco
Enjoying over 300 days of sunshine a year, the most glamorous destination on the Mediterranean…
Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Monte-Carlo (sometimes called Monte-Carle in French) is arguably the most famous district of the Principality…
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Prince’s Palace of Monaco
Situated on a rocky promontory, the Prince’s Palace of Monaco (Palais Princier) is the official residence…
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin
As the Corniche roads from Nice descend towards Menton, it approaches the Mediterranean resort of…
Discover Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the French Riviera
Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a Mediterranean resort situated between Nice and Monaco overlooking the beautiful Baie des…
Discover Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera
Now included in the Greater Nice, the dazzling little town of Villefranche-sur-Mer on the French Riviera…
The Trophy of Augustus (le Trophée des Alpes) in La Turbie
The monumental commemorative structure known as the “Trophée des Alpes” (or Trophy of Augustus) stands…
Sainte-Agnès, French Riviera
Perched on the flank of a mountain high above the town of Menton and the…
Menton’s Parks and Gardens
The resort town of Menton on the Mediterranean Sea boasts most interesting parks and gardens…
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Discover Menton, French Riviera
The beauties of nature, the magnificence of the sun, the intoxication of the ever-changing sea……
Discover the mighty fortress of Annecy Castle
The imposing Annecy Castle in Haute-Savoie is majestically placed atop one of the last promontories of…
Discover the Palais de l’Île in Annecy
The view of the Palais de l’Île from Pont Perrière in Annecy is one of the…
What to see in Annecy Old Town
Ideally situated between a gorgeous lake and the mountains of the Alps, Annecy is an…
Discover the historic Annecy Churches
The Annecy churches are beautiful Catholic sanctuaries found in the old town. In the 1530s,…
Why you should see the Annecy Lakeshore
The Annecy Lakeshore is one of the most beautiful sites to discover in the French Alps.…
Gorges of the Fier
The Gorges of the Fier are a spectacular natural wonder on the doorstep of Annecy.…
The most important dates that made Annecy history
Annecy has a long history linked to the strategic position of the city on the…
A Discovery Guide to the Annecy Christmas Market
The Annecy Christmas market is the most important event in town during Advent. Each year the festive…
Why you should visit the Paccard Bell Foundry
A visit to the museum of the Paccard bell foundry is one of the most…
Lake Annecy: Places to Visit and Things to Do
The steep wooded and snow-capped mountains rising majestically above the stunning yet peaceful turquoise waters…