Did you know that? The Tarentaise vineyards are the first in France - coming from Italy!This little joke aside, I have always been attracted by the little-known vineyards ... Read more!
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Lake Geneva: Top 10 Must-Visit Sites
In another article, I described Lake Annecy and its treasures. Now it's time to explore the neighbouring Franco-Swiss lake, which is much more significant: Lake Geneva. After compellingly ... Read more!
Renting a car in Barcelona to Perpignan: The Road Trip
There are memorable trips to be made in France. Some are in "la France profonde" (deep France), others in the country's farthest reaches. Under a radiant sun, let's ... Read more!
Chasing Spring in the French Alps: A Traveller’s Tale
"Today I'm going to France!" I sent this message to my subscribers on the 12th of April 2023. On that day we left the south coast of England ... Read more!
Villas in Provence: French Elegance in Southern France
Provence is a region in southeastern France that has long been a favourite destination for travellers worldwide. With its stunning natural landscapes, picturesque villages, and rich cultural heritage, ... Read more!
Sur la route de Louviers
Titre (also known as Titre) is a traditional French song with lyrics dating from the 18th century. The story of the song Text Subtitle Geneviève Marlborough2 Text SongTitle Lyrics, ... Read more!
Sur la route de Dijon
Sur la route de Dijon is a military march originating in Burgundy in the 17th or 18th century that became very popular in France in the 19th century.The ... Read more!
Sur le pont du nord (le pont de Nantes)
Sur le pont du nord (also known as Titre) is a traditional French song with lyrics dating from the 18th century. The story of the song Text Subtitle Geneviève ... Read more!
Le carillon de Vendôme
Titre (also known as Titre) is a traditional French song with lyrics dating from the 18th century. The story of the song Text Subtitle Geneviève Marlborough2 Text SongTitle Lyrics, ... Read more!
C’était Anne de Bretagne
C'était Anne de Bretagne (also known as Anne de Bretagne or Les sabots d'Anne de Bretagne) is a traditional French song with lyrics dating from the 18th century. ... Read more!
Les filles de La Rochelle
Les filles de La Rochelle (The girls from La Rochelle) is a sailor's song from the Atlantic coast of France and Canada, characteristic of the earlier sailor's tales ... Read more!
En passant par la Lorraine
En passant par la Lorraine is a classic of the French nursery rhymes. Who doesn't know its tune, with its clogs, its dondaine, its three captains and the ... Read more!
Sur le Pont d’Avignon
Malbrough s'en va-t-en guerre (also known as Mort et convoi de l'invincible Malbrough) is a traditional French song with lyrics dating from the 18th century. The story of ... Read more!
Lourmarin in Provence: What To See and Do
Lourmarin is one of France's most beautiful villages and is located in Provence. With its picturesque scenery, historical attractions and delicious local cuisine, there is plenty to see ... Read more!
Bonnieux Revealed: Discover the Hilltop Village in the Luberon
Bonnieux is one of the most beautiful perched villages on the northern slopes of the Luberon. Some people call it the "Mont Saint-Michel of Provence".It is part of ... Read more!
Boxing Day in France: Celebrations & Traditions
The day after Christmas is another feast celebrating Christianity’s first martyr: Saint Stephen’s Day, in French, Fête de Saint-Etienne or La Sainte-Etienne. In English-speaking countries, this date is ... Read more!
Around Colmar: 20 Must-See Places to Explore
Colmar is a must-see destination in Alsace. Situated between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, the Alsace wine capital is an excellent base for exploring the surrounding region. With wine villages, ... Read more!
Hans Trapp, the terror of the children of Alsace
Riding his black horse, he roams the countryside of northern Alsace with a vengeance. Hans Trapp is the terror of Alsatian gatherings. On St Nicholas' Eve, he proudly ... Read more!
10 must-see museums in Mulhouse
The museums in Mulhouse are so famous that they attract visitors from all over France and Europe. Their fame has even spread to the far corners of the ... Read more!
Colours of Autumn in Annecy: A Photographic Journey
Autumn in France marks the end of the long summer break and the beginning of a season of transition to winter. It is a wonderful time to explore ... Read more!
