La Turbie brings back fond memories of my childhood. I was greatly interested in Roman ruins, and the visit to the Trophy of Augustus impressed me. The monumental ... Read more!
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Great Mountain Passes in the French Alps
The great mountain passes in the French Alps played a great part in the mountain range’s history, from the Roman era to the Middle-Ages and from the Napoleonic Wars ... Read more!
Col des Aravis
A few mountain passes in the Alps offer a breathtaking panorama and Col des Aravis in the province of Savoie is one of them. Climbing from the resort of ... Read more!
15 inspiring photos of Mont-Blanc viewed from afar
Mont-Blanc is Western Europe’s highest mountain at an altitude of 4.810 m (15,781 ft) above sea level. Located on the French-Italian border, its breathtaking peaks and glaciers overlook ... Read more!
Yvoire: Discover a medieval village by Lake Geneva
I’ve wandered the streets of Yvoire more times than I can count over the years, and each visit feels like stepping back into another era. Nestled on the ... Read more!
Why you should climb the Semnoz Mountain
The Semnoz mountain is situated in the French Alps and the real green lungs of the city of Annecy. It is a favourite outing for the people of ... Read more!
Six villages around Lake Annecy to discover
On Monday 31st March we went on a ‘tour du lac’ by car. We departed from Annecy and drove on the east shore through Veyrier, Menthon and Talloires ... Read more!
Flora of the French Alps: 25 Alpine Flowers to See in the Vanoise
The Alps are home to an impressive floral pool with more than 1,200 different varieties of plants found in the Vanoise massif only. One of the most colourful ... 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!
Montagne Sainte-Victoire: the iconic mountain of Aix
Montagne Sainte-Victoire is an iconic natural landmark in Provence, along with other famous peaks such as Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume. The “mountain of Aix” extends over 18 kilometres ... Read more!
Reblochon, Savoie
Reblochon is a semi-hard cheese from Savoie. Reblochon is a full-cream raw cow’s milk cheese with a pressed and uncooked pâte. The fat content is at least 45%. ... Read more!
Beaufort cheese: Things you should know
Beaufort is a hard cheese produced in the alpine valleys of Savoie (Tarentaise, Maurienne and Beaufortain). This cooked and pressed cheese is made with full-cream raw cow’s milk. The fat content is ... Read more!
Raclette Cheese
Raclette – a cheese produced in Savoie which gave its name to a popular dish. Raclette is a raw cow’s milk cheese with an uncooked pressed pâte. The ... Read more!
Raclette dish, Savoie, French Alps
Raclette: a perfect winter dish from the French Alps…ideally you would have been skiing or had a big walk before tucking into this! The dish from Savoie takes ... Read more!
Walking in the Vanoise: Our Favorite Excursion!
For me, the hike to the Col de la Vanoise from Pralognan-la-Vanoise is the most beautiful walk in the Alps. Of course, this bold statement relates to my ... Read more!
Chamonix Mont Blanc: A Discovery Guide
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc ski resort is famous for its ideal location at the foot of Europe’s highest peak. What was a small mountain village until the end of the 19th ... Read more!
The most beautiful sites in the Luberon
The Luberon is a protected mountainous region in the département of Vaucluse, in the southeast of France, which shelters a huddle of charming villages. Let’s discover some of ... Read more!
Discover the historic province of Savoie
The Pays de Savoie is mainly known for its mountains (The Mont Blanc and the French Alps) and its cheeses (Beaufort, Tomme, Reblochon, Raclette). The region has indeed ... Read more!
Why you should visit the city of Annecy in the Alps
Welcome to Annecy! Only a few cities in France can boast of being situated between a gorgeous lake and snow-capped mountains. Did you know the historic town is ... Read more!
Pralognan-la-Vanoise: Best Things to See
Pralognan-la-Vanoise is a small winter and summer resort situated at the heart of the Vanoise massif. Pralo (for those in the know) is a mountain paradise at the ... Read more!
