What Is The Best Time to Visit Bordeaux?
Ready for an unforgettable time in France? Fantastic! Then, Bordeaux should definitely be at the…
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The Must See Guide to Millau in Occitania
There are so many beautiful places to visit in France, but Millau is one of…
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Halloween in Alsace: 5 Legendary Places to Explore
Halloween in Alsace? I might as well tell you right now, the parties and animations…
The Douaumont Ossuary: Memorial of the Battle of Verdun
A few days before the Armistice of November 11, 1918, I propose you discover a…
Discover 25 Most Important Landmarks of Paris
For many visitors, Paris is known as the City of Light or the City of…
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The 40 most beautiful fortified city gates of Alsace
They are part of the Alsatian landscape and give access to the historical centre of…
The Most Beautiful Renaissance Houses in Alsace
Alsace is full of heritage treasures. The province has produced some of the most daring…
The fabulous onion dome steeples of Savoy
They are a characteristic part of the landscape of Savoy and give a resolutely cheerful…
Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, an old village and castle
The old village of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois dominates the surrounding countryside of Burgundy in a picturesque setting.…
What are the most beautiful villages of Savoie?
Let’s discover together the most beautiful villages of Savoie, from the north to the south…
A stroll through the market in Annecy
This is one of the most typical markets in the Savoy region. Three times a…
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The French Riviera or Côte d’Azur: A discovery guide
For many French people, the French Riviera (or Côte d’Azur) is synonymous with summer holidays.…
The Cross of Lorraine: the fascinating story of a symbol
This symbol of hope and faith in victory is without doubt one of the most…
15 sites to discover around Annecy
Is it necessary to present Annecy and its lake with emerald waters in which the…
Why you should discover Bédoin in Provence
In this article, I have chosen to tell you about the village of Bédoin, where…
French History Trivia: How France got its name?
In a previous article, I talked about what is France in French. I’d like to…
Discover the historic city of Nancy in the snow
Last week the first snowflakes fell in the northeast in mid-January. In Strasbourg, Colmar, Metz…
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The Moselle Valley: A Discovery Itinerary
If the Rhine is the emblematic river of Alsace, the Moselle is the backbone of…
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Discover the Formidable Fortified Town of Briançon
An imposing citadel on a rocky outcrop in a spectacular setting of high mountain peaks……
3 Ideas for Day Trips in the Paris Region
Have you heard of the Île de France? In English the region is often simply…
The favourite village of the French people in 2020
On Wednesday the 1st July 2020 a programme called “Le Village Préféré des Français” was shown…
The Best Gothic Art Books to Understand French Churches
When you want to understand the features of a Gothic cathedral or church, you can…
50 Beautiful Photos Of Spring in Lorraine To Cheer You Up!
After the success of 50 photos of Spring in Alsace, I’m striking back with a new…
50 Beautiful Photos Of Spring in Alsace To Cheer You Up!
As I write this post, France and Belgium are now confined to limit the pandemic…
Top 10 most famous things to see in Lyon
As France’s second largest metropolitan area, Lyon boasts a rich architectural and cultural heritage. For a long…
Meursault in Burgundy: sightseeing and places to see
Have you heard of Meursault in Burgundy? Although we certainly had before, we couldn’t have…
Dijon gastronomy: a great foodie destination in Burgundy
There is no longer any need to prove the reputation of Dijon gastronomy. This is…
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What to see in Nice when cruising the French Riviera
There are many good reasons why you should start (or finish) a cruise in Nice.…
Discover Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort!
At the very end of the Belleville valley lies the stunning domain of Val Thorens.…
The best sites to see around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Last August we were in Provence, in the area around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence for a couple of days.…
What it’s like to ride the La Plagne Bobsleigh?
To start the winter season off in style we were given the opportunity to do…
This is Léon, the last Gas streetlamp in Paris !
Malakoff does not rank amongst my favourite destinations in the Paris region. I knew very…
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Let’s Take A Journey To Brittany with INSIDR
We have another opportunity to share our common interest in providing the best information for…
Mont Pourri, Savoie’s third highest peak
The Mont Pourri is a mountain situated in the French Alps. At an altitude reaching 3,779…
Why you should visit La Plagne in Autumn
This is the second time we are spending Autumn in the French Alps. With less…
Grande Casse, Savoie’s highest peak
The Grande Casse is a mountain situated in the French Alps. At an altitude reaching 3,855…
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…
Let’s explore Normandy with our friends at INSIDR.co
We are featuring some content from our friend and partner INSIDR.co. INSIDR is a friendly startup…
Why you should climb the Aiguille Rouge in Les Arcs!
Looking for an outing for all the family in the Alps? With a few small…
Discover the domain of Les Arcs in Summer
Are you looking for a Summer destination for all the family in the French Alps?…
2 days in Nancy: where to go and what to see
First time in Nancy? Well, you’re in for a treat! Over your 2 days in…
Arc Héré, the triumphal arch of Nancy
You’ve certainly heard of Paris’ grand Arc de Triomphe. In the Lorraine city of Nancy is another…
The best way to discover La Plagne in the French Alps
Since we’ve moved to an alpine village in the Tarentaise Valley we have not yet…
Set sail for unforgettable holidays in the Dordogne
Summer is upon us and it’s made me think a lot recently of my childhood…
The Glass and Crystal Route in Lorraine
The glass and crystal route links all the major glass and crystal works in Lorraine…
Discover the alpine village of Granier-sur-Aime
I still have to pinch myself when I look through the window at the magnificent landscape…
Things to see in Aime-la-Plagne, Savoie
For a little while I had wanted to write about our village’s closest town. The…
The Ultimate Alsace Wine Route Itinerary
How many people visiting Paris and France know about Alsace in the north-east of France? It boasts some…
