Cycling Lake Annecy: one of France’s best tours
When you drive around the mountains surrounding Annecy you’ll pass many cyclists tempted by the…
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The Glass and Crystal Route in Lorraine
The glass and crystal route links all the major glass and crystal works in Lorraine…
Buy your tickets to Paris monuments and save time!
Preparing your trip to Paris can be a bit complicated to organise, particularly if you’re…
The return from the Alpine pastures in Annecy
I’ve known about the return from the Alpine pastures for a long time. I had…
Where to find the Salvador Dali Sundial in Paris
You don’t need to go inside a museum or an art gallery to enjoy works…
Discover the Museum of Romantic Life in Paris
Hidden away from the touristic districts of Paris, the Museum of Romantic Life is a…
Quick guide to the Relief Map museum in Paris
My family and friends know how much I love maps. When I visited for the first time…
Discover the Unterlinden Museum in Colmar
French journalist and writer André Hallays (1859-1930) once said: “here dwells the relics of which are…
The Rêve de Couleurs Light show in Reims
On the occasion of the Holiday season, the façade of Reims cathedral is magically enhanced…
Where to shoot the best views of the Eiffel Tower?
If you are planning a trip to France and have a good camera, here are…
Discover the inner outdoor garden of the Petit-Palais
I wanted to go there for a while and waited for the perfect Summer day.…
In the footsteps of Dalida in Montmartre
Who was Dalida? This is the inevitable question people ask me when walking on a…
Top 10 Venues of the UEFA Euro 2016 in France
From the 10 June to the 10 July 2016, France will host the Euro 2016.…
How the glass pyramid of the Louvre disappeared!
How the glass pyramid of the Louvre disappeared? The offender is French street artist JR who…
A sunny InstaMeet in Maisons-Laffitte, Yvelines
Last Sunday we were nine Instagrammers to meet on a sunny morning in our suburb…
Release of French film Les Visiteurs : la Révolution today
Les Visiteurs : la Révolution is the second sequel of French comedy Les Visiteurs and…
Rue de Verneuil and Serge Gainsbourg’s House, Paris
Have you heard of rue Verneuil in Paris? Probably not, but surely you’ve heard of…
What you should know about the Mulhouse Carnival
The colourful and vibrant Carnival of Mulhouse has a strong tradition in the Alsace region. In 2018 it celebrated…
Paris Carnival
In Paris the carnival has a long story and can be traced back to the Middle-Ages. After a long hiatus…
Castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle) and is closely linked to the history of…
Why the Annecy Venetian Carnival is amazing
Every year in Winter an elegant and mysterious carnival takes place in the French Alps town of Annecy. With people…
Dunkirk Carnival – Carnaval de Dunkerque
Every year in Winter the people of Dunkirk are taking over the streets of the coastal town…
Top 10 French festivals 2016
France has an abundance of festivals celebrating all sorts of things, from religion to food…
Nice Carnival
The Nice Carnival is one of the largest events organised on the French Riviera, attracting…
Top 10 Most Visited Museums in Paris
Here is the Top 10 list of the most visited museums in Paris (2014), attracting several…
Our 10 Most Beautiful Photos of Autumn in the Paris Region
In this post we have compiled a selection of French Moments’ photos of Autumn all taken in…
We bought the new Astérix comic book: Le Papyrus de César
“Le Papyrus de César”: the iconic French (or should we say ‘Gallic’) hero is coming…
The Tour de France 2016 Itinerary revealed today
The 2016 Tour de France route has been revealed today in Paris. The 103rd race of the “Grande…
Our first InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye
Last Sunday I was fortunate enough to be part of an InstaMeet in France at Saint-Germain-en-Laye.…
Paris went car-free for the first time and we were there!
Today the 27th September 2015, Paris went car-free and we were there to witness this unprecedented event!…
Colchiques dans les prés – the song
At the end of Summer, crocuses are blooming in the meadows and clearings. When French…
Fine Arts Museum of Rouen
The renowned Fine Arts Museum of Rouen was established by Napoleon I but the present building…
The day Ratatouille spied on me in Paris!
Last year the presence of big rats in the public gardens of Paris attracted significant media…
Panoramic Views of Opera Garnier, Paris
The Opera Garnier (or Palais Garnier) is one of Paris’ most celebrated monuments. Situated in the 9th arrondissement at the end…
Paris-Plages 2015 is getting ready!
In three days, sand, deck chairs, palm trees will be back for the Paris-Plages event.…
Bridges of Paris: a beautiful coffee-table book from Michael Saint James
Did you know that no less than thirty-seven bridges cross the Seine River in Paris? For American…
The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had…
Paris viewed from the top of Sacré-Cœur, Montmartre: our best photos
Last weekend we came early in the morning and climbed to the top of Sacré-Cœur…
The 2015 Bastille Day Fireworks at the Eiffel Tower
We have researched for our readers some useful information about the fireworks display which will…
The month of June in Maisons-Laffitte
June has been a beautiful month to spend in Maisons-Laffitte with generous days of sunshine and…
Paris on the starting blocks to host the 2024 Olympic Games
Today Paris officially announced its application to host the Summer Olympic Games in 2024. In 1924,…
The paintings in the Musée de l’Orangerie, Paris
Situated in the Tuileries Garden near the Place de la Concorde, the Orangerie Museum contains…
Paris Zoological Park, Bois de Vincennes
The Paris Zoological Park is situated in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. It offers to its visitors…
Grand Gallery of Evolution, Paris
The monumental building housing the Grand Gallery of Evolution stands at the end of the…
Fête du Pain 2015 in Paris
From the 7th-17 May 2015, the Paris Bread Festival (Fête du Pain) has been celebrating its…