The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is known as the Château-Vieux (Old Castle). It is closely linked to the history of France. Surrounded by dry moats, the castle and its large circular towers today ... Read more!
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Gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye Castle
The castle of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is bordered by beautiful gardens. The domain extends to the forest and the Terrace of Le Nôtre which overlooks the West suburbs of Paris. The gardens of Saint-Germain-en-Laye are ... Read more!
The Forest of Saint-Germain: An Exploration Guide
The Forest of Saint-Germain-en-Laye is situated 20 km West of Paris and extends within a meander of the River Seine. It is surrounded by the towns of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, Poissy, Achères, Maisons-Laffitte and ... Read more!
The great Terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye
The great terrace of Le Nôtre in Saint-Germain-en-Laye overlooks the Seine River and the western suburbs of Paris. Laid out between 1668 and 1675 near the two castles (Château-Vieux and Château-Neuf), the monumental ... Read more!
Saint-Germain-en-Laye: Discover the Historic Town West of Paris
The historic city of Saint-Germain-en-Laye in the Yvelines département is famous for its royal castle and for being the birthplace of Louis XIV, the Sun King. The terrace of Le Nôtre, the castle’s gardens, ... Read more!
The Fountain of the Croix-du-Trahoir in Paris
Today the intersection of rue Saint-Honoré and rue de l’Arbre-Sec is part of one of the nicest parts of Paris. There, in the heart of the 1st arrondissement is a little fountain known as Croix-du-Trahoir. It ... Read more!
Discover the fantastic Annecy Venetian Carnival
Every year in Winter the elegant and mysterious Annecy Venetian Carnival takes place in the French Alps town of Annecy. With people wearing fantastic Venetian-style masks, the Annecy Venetian Carnival is ... Read more!
Dunkirk Carnival: a colourful event in northern France
Every year in Winter, the people of Dunkirk take over the streets to celebrate France’s noisiest carnival with a colourful vibe enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Let’s ... Read more!
Boules-aux-Rats, Saint-Germain-l’Auxerrois church in Paris
There is a mystery that scholars and historians have not yet succeeded to resolve. Perched high above ground, usually fixed on buttresses of churches, hidden balls of rats ... Read more!
Nice Carnival: A Discovery Guide
If there is a festival worth mentioning in the South of France, I couldn’t miss the Nice Carnival. It is the most significant event organised on the French ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scene at Saint-François-Xavier, Paris
One of the most beautiful Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the church of Saint-François-Xavier in the 7th arrondissement. The large scene refers to the tradition of a Provençal Nativity Scene ... Read more!
Nativity Scene at Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
One of the most famous Nativity Scenes in Paris is found inside the Notre-Dame cathedral and attracts almost 2 million visitors from the first Sunday of Advent to Candlemas. We have been lucky enough to ... Read more!
Christmas Nativity Scenes in Paris
Many Catholic churches in Paris set up a Nativity Scene at Christmas, whether traditional, baroque or modern. Some, like that of Notre Dame cathedral, attract thousands of visitors ... Read more!
No Christmas tree in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral
Bad news for those who wished to wonder at the traditional Christmas tree in Paris. Following the Great Fire of April 2019 there will be no Christmas tree in ... Read more!
Explore La Défense Christmas Market in Paris
The Christmas market of La Défense is arguably the largest in the Paris region. The cluster of its white chalets at the centre of the Esplanade seems at odds with ... Read more!
Discover the 13 administrative regions of France
Mainland France comprises 13 administrative regions which are in turn subdivided into départements. The regions were created by the Law of Decentralisation (2 March 1982) with legal status. ... Read more!
The Eiffel Tower by Night: A Photographer’s Dream
In the heart of Paris, where history and romance intertwine, there stands an iconic landmark that captivates the world with its enchanting transformation after sunset—the Eiffel Tower. Join ... Read more!
Fluctuat nec Mergitur: Paris’ Motto
The motto of the City of Paris is a Latin phrase “Fluctuat nec mergitur”, which has been used since at least 1358. Fluctuat nec Mergitur Paris’ Coat of ... Read more!
Top 10 Things to see in Paris at Christmas with Kids
This year the Christmas holidays take place from Saturday 19 December 2015 to Sunday 3 January 2016 included. Christmas is a joyful time when children (and grown-ups alike!) ... Read more!
France in mourning #PrayforParis
When we woke up this morning there were no words to describe what had just happened in our beautiful city overnight. Today French President François Hollande called a ... Read more!
