The imposing Annecy Castle in Haute-Savoie is majestically placed atop one of the last promontories of the Semnoz Mountain overlooking the lake with the old town of Annecy nestled ... Read more!
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Palais de l’Île in Annecy: A Timeless Treasure by the River
The Palais de l’Île is the first image that comes to my mind when I think of Annecy. Standing proudly in the heart of the old town, this ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley
In 2000, Unesco added the chateaux of the Loire Valley to its World Heritage list. The area extends from Sully-sur-Loire to Chalonnes along the banks of the River Loire ... Read more!
Eurotunnel to celebrate its 20th anniversary today!
20 years ago, on the 6th May 1994, Queen Elizabeth II and French President François Mitterrand jointly inaugurated the Channel Tunnel, the world’s longest sub-sea crossing. One ... Read more!
Ponts de la Caille
The two bridges of Ponts de la Caille spanning the gorge of the Usses River on the route between Geneva and Annecy are a spectacular and popular local attraction. ... Read more!
Top 10 Post-Roman triumphal arches in France
When we hear the words “Arc de Triomphe”, most of us have the monumental Parisian arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées in mind. Few people know about ... Read more!
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!
When the Eiffel Tower disappears!
This week’s most surprising video shows the Eiffel Tower being picked up by an American tourist in a brilliant video montage. It seems that the Eiffel Tower disappears… ... Read more!
Top 10 France’s tallest cathedrals and churches
Here is the Top 10 of France’s tallest cathedrals and churches. Nine out of ten sanctuaries are found in the North of France, except for one in Bordeaux. ... 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
When it comes to Things to see in Annecy, trust me, I’ve got you covered! Having lived in the region, I’ve explored this beautiful town from every angle. ... 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!
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!
Top 10 Most Visited Sites and Monuments in France
The Top 10 of the most visited Sites and Monuments in France in 2011 puts Paris at the top end of the scale. The list includes the number ... Read more!
Top 10 Tallest Buildings of France
Here are the lists of the tallest buildings of France which include spires and masts. (updated 2 May 2016) The vast majority of French skyscrapers are located in the ... Read more!
Discover the Eiffel Tower, Paris’ iconic monument
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous monuments in the world. The iconic metallic structure (“Tour Eiffel” in French) rises on the Champ de Mars in ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Railway Stations of France
Most cities of France are reputed for their old town centre containing historic monuments and landmarks. A cathedral, a church, a town-hall, a market-hall, a gatehouse, a belfry ... Read more!
Saint-Denis Basilica, the Royal Necropolis of France
Situated in the north of Paris, the Saint-Denis Basilica has been closely associated with French history. The church became a royal burial place under the Merovingian dynasty and ... Read more!
Top 50 Most Famous Monuments of Paris
Embarking on a journey through the heart of Paris and its surrounding regions is akin to leafing through the pages of a grand, living history book. Each street ... Read more!
Our first-ever Youtube video!
Discover Versailles Palace on Youtube! Here it is: our first-ever video on Youtube has been published. The photographic journey of our new session “France Revealed” is devoted to ... Read more!
