Does it snow in France? During winter, not all regions in France experience high degrees of snow. France’s highest peak is Mont Blanc, 4,810 metres (15,780 ft). The ... Read more!
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The Ensisheim meteorite: a divine omen for Austria?
How a falling meteorite precipitated the war between Austria and France. The Ensisheim meteorite, which fell in 1492 in front of the walls of the former Austrian capital, ... Read more!
The 1356 Basel Earthquake: What Happened?
Almost 700 years later, it is still being talked about. The 1356 Basel earthquake left a lasting impression on the Upper Rhine regions of Alsace, northwest Switzerland and ... Read more!
Châteauneuf, an old village and castle in Burgundy
The old village of Châteauneuf dominates the surrounding countryside of Auxois in Burgundy in a picturesque setting. The village, which is part of the association Les Plus Beaux ... Read more!
Take the French Cheese Quiz
Find out more about the French Cheese on the blog… Who knows: you might get some answers for the quiz! ... Read more!
Take the August 2021 Quiz
Welcome to the August 2021 Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the August Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about Summer in France: geography, history ... Read more!
What are the most beautiful villages of Savoie?
Let’s discover together the most beautiful villages of Savoie, from the north to the south of the province. From the flowery villages on the shores of Lake Geneva ... Read more!
A stroll through the market in Annecy
This is one of the most typical markets in the Savoy region. Three times a week, the arcaded streets of the old town, paved and coloured, welcome the ... Read more!
Take the May 2021 Quiz
Welcome to the May 2021 Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the May 2021 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about the French Riviera: geography, ... Read more!
Take the December 2020 Quiz
Welcome to the December 2020 Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the December 2020 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about France: geography, history and ... Read more!
How the Eiffel Tower was saved from destruction
The City of Paris gave Gustave Eiffel a concession that allowed the tower to stand for 20 years until 1909. That year, the ownership would revert to the ... Read more!
Take the October 2020 Quiz
Welcome to the October 2020 Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the October 2020 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about the French Alps: geography, ... Read more!
Take the September 2020 Quiz
Welcome to the September 2020 Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the September 2020 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about France: geography, history and ... Read more!
Take the August 2020 Quiz
Welcome to the August 2020 Quiz! Are you up for the challenge? Take the August 2020 Quiz. 10 questions to test your knowledge about France: geography, history and ... Read more!
3 Ideas for Day Trips in the Paris Region
Have you heard of the Île de France? In English the region is often simply called “Paris region”. This historic area encompasses a large stretch of land beyond ... Read more!
French elegance in Chantilly
Like a fairytale castle, Chantilly is surrounded by a vast garden, similar to those of Versailles and Vaux-le-Vicomte but smaller in size. We visited Chantilly back in 2009 ... Read more!
