Two weeks in Annecy: this will be our stay in the charming town of Haute-Savoie from next week. Annecy Castle © French Moments Next week, we will be ... Read more!
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Top 10 things to see in Nancy, Lorraine
Nancy is Lorraine’s largest city and the former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine. The historic town boasts a great number of listed historic monuments. Since 1983, UNESCO ... Read more!
Top 10 Things to See in Strasbourg
Strasbourg has mirrored the changing fortunes of France and Alsace for hundreds of years. Worldly famous for its towering Gothic cathedral, the city is today the seat to the ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Annecy, Haute-Savoie
Here is our selection of 10 Things to see in Annecy, the ‘Venice of the Alps‘. This is one of France’s most charming towns found in a picture-perfect setting. ... Read more!
Toulouse Capitole
What would the ‘Pink City’ be without the Place du Capitole? If there is one building in Toulouse not to miss and worth visiting, this is it. The ... Read more!
Toulouse, Midi-Pyrénées
Located in the southwest of France in the Midi-Pyrénées region, Toulouse is France’s fourth biggest city by population, after Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Toulouse has been affectionally nicknamed by ... Read more!
When the city of Nancy makes the headlines against all odds
A breathtaking video of the city centre of Nancy was posted by a 18 year-old student on youtube a couple of weeks ago. It reveals the historic capital ... Read more!
Toulouse Gastronomy
The Toulouse Gastronomy is full of history, flavours, creativity and taste. If you are visiting the city of Toulouse or the region of Midi-Pyrénées, take the time to enjoy ... Read more!
Toulouse History: A Brief Overview!
Located in the Occitania region, Toulouse is a very ancient city. Its origins can be found in Antiquity, around the 8th century BC. Whilst little from this period ... Read more!
Toulouse Old Town
Toulouse Old Town was built from clay bricks. One can enjoy the special atmosphere when walking through its narrow pedestrian streets leading to the Capitole or along the banks ... Read more!
Menton Lemon Festival: A Little Guide
The most Italianate and warmest town on the French Riviera has become famous for the colourful Menton Lemon Festival. Like no other, this carnival is a significant event ... Read more!
Why you should spend Christmas in Nancy
The Saint Nicolas Day celebrations highlight Christmas in Nancy at the beginning of December. Until the New Year, several activities and events are organised to maintain the magic ... Read more!
Why we dreamt about the Obernai Christmas Market
Ideally situated in the foothills of the Vosges, along the scenic Alsace Wine Route lies historic Obernai. As Christmas approaches, the wine town hosts one of the most enchanting Christmas markets. The ... Read more!
Discover the Sélestat Christmas Market
Located between Strasbourg and Colmar, the historic town of Sélestat is an important landmark in the history of Christmas traditions. The Sélestat Christmas Market occupies the old town ... Read more!
Discover the Kaysersberg Christmas Market in Alsace
Kaysersberg, the “Mountain of the Emperor”, certainly deserves its prestigious name. When the time of Advent starts in Kaysersberg, you know you’re for a treat. Rustic decorations and ... Read more!
Lille Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
Lille Christmas Market is wonderfully set in the city’s busy shopping district and is a popular destination for French, British and Belgian visitors. Let’s look closely and find ... Read more!
Rouen Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
As soon as France’s second-largest fair (Foire Saint-Romain) closes its doors, another popular event is about to start in the old Ducal town of Rouen, Normandy, as part ... Read more!
Dijon Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
You may know Dijon for its mustard, gastronomy, history, and monuments… but did you know that the capital of Burgundy puts on its most beautiful festive clothes for ... Read more!
Explore the Modernist city of Le Havre
The city-harbour of Le Havre in Normandy is situated on the right bank of the Seine estuary on the English Channel, the most frequented waterway in the world. ... Read more!
Meung-sur-Loire
With a population of a little over 6,000 inhabitants, the town of Meung-sur-Loire is located 17 km from Orléans on the banks of River Loire between the Beauce ... Read more!
