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!
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Kaysersberg in the Spring
Several cities and villages along the Alsace Wine Route have since become famous and attract a very large crowd of visitors during the summer months and Christmas. For us, the historic ... Read more!
Thann: A Historical Country Town in Alsace
The little town of Thann lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département of Haut-Rhin (Alsace). A historical town which once belonged to the Habsburgs in the Middle ... Read more!
Thann Collegiate Church: A Jewel of Flamboyant Architecture
The Saint-Theobald Collegiate of Thann in Alsace is considered one of Alsace’s most beautiful Gothic churches. A local saying states: “The spire of Strasbourg is the highest, the ... Read more!
Ebersmunster Abbey Church
The former abbey church of Saint-Maurice in the village of Ebersmunster near Sélestat is considered the only example of Austrian Baroque style in France. Ebersmunster: A bit of ... Read more!
Sélestat, Alsace
The town of Sélestat is situated in the centre of Alsace in the Bas-Rhin, between Strasbourg (47kms) and Colmar (22kms), on the border with the département of Haut-Rhin. With a ... Read more!
Back home at the market
In January we moved back to Maisons-Laffitte – a beautiful little town North-West of Paris. It is close enough to Paris that you can jump on the RER ... 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!
Grenoble Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
Since its creation in 1994, the Christmas market of Grenoble has become one of the most popular in the Rhône-Alpes region. The beautiful site of Grenoble, surrounded by ... Read more!
Reims Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
Ideally situated on the forecourt of the famous cathedral, the Reims Christmas market has become over the years a significant event in Reims. Its 140 stalls attract more ... Read more!
Arras Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
The Arras Christmas Market has become one of the most important festive events in northern France. The event welcomed a record one million visitors in recent years. It occupies ... Read more!
Corniche Roads of the French Riviera
The Corniche Roads of the French Riviera consist of three routes following the mountainous stretch from Nice to Menton. The Corniche offers dramatic coastal views, which you can ... Read more!
Facts and Figures about Monaco
The Principality of Monaco looks like nothing else on the French Riviera. With its cluster of towers, the massive Rocher on which stretches the old town and the ... Read more!
Principality of Monaco: A Discovery Guide
Enjoying over 300 days of sunshine a year, the most glamorous destination on the Mediterranean looks like nowhere else on the French Riviera. The Principality of Monaco is ... Read more!
Rocher de Monaco: Discover the Rock of Monaco
The oldest part of the Principality of Monaco is Le Rocher de Monaco (aka the Rock of Monaco), a rocky promontory between Port Hercule and the Fontvieille district. ... Read more!
Monte-Carlo: Discover Monaco’s Famous District
Two names stand out in the glamorous and exclusive world of the French Riviera: Monaco and Monte Carlo. These two destinations are often used interchangeably, but are they ... 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!
Roquebrune-Cap-Martin: A Discovery Guide
As the Corniche roads from Nice descend towards Menton, it approaches the Mediterranean resort of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. The perched village of Roquebrune overlooks the luxuriant vegetation of the Cap ... Read more!
Discover Beaulieu-sur-Mer on the French Riviera
Beaulieu-sur-Mer is a Mediterranean resort between Nice and Monaco, overlooking the beautiful Baie des Fourmis. With its shady palm tree-lined roads, lush Mediterranean vegetation, crescent-shaped beaches, marina and ... Read more!
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 is a pleasant sea resort with its old town made up of ... Read more!
