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!
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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!
Unforgettable two-week waterway holidays in Lorraine
The French give Lorraine an unfair reputation as an industrial region and, therefore, not very interesting from a tourist point of view. A holidaymaker travelling through the region’s ... Read more!
Monaco by Night: What to See and Do
Picture this… The sun finally sets over the Principality of Monaco. The lighthouses in the port light up as the boats return from their cruises on the Mediterranean. ... Read more!
Mirabelle of Lorraine: A Delicious Golden Plum
The olive tree in Provence, the apple tree in Normandy, the vine in Alsace and… the mirabelle plum in Lorraine! Why has the mirabelle of Lorraine become THE ... Read more!
The Esterel Corniche Road: A Scenic Journey
Between Saint-Raphaël and La Napoule, the Esterel massif offers natural scenery which inspires wonder. It is one of the most beautiful regions of Provence, opened to mass tourism ... Read more!
The Grand Tour of Alsace: A 12-Day Itinerary
For many wishing to discover Alsace, organising an itinerary is not an obvious idea. Which sites to visit? Which towns and villages are worth a visit? Having travelled ... Read more!
Around Aix-en-Provence: 10 Beautiful Places to Visit
Is there any need to introduce Aix, the historical capital of Provence? The charming town offers visitors a rich and fascinating architectural and cultural heritage. But beyond the ... Read more!
A Long Weekend in Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand is in a beautiful town of France, in the Puy-de-Dôme département. The touristic destination is best known for its important university and the incredible volcanic mountains that ... Read more!
The Seven Wonders of Alsace [+ 13 other sites]
The Seven Wonders of the Ancient WorldBefore we get to the heart of the matter (the wonders of Alsace), let's open our history books. I'm sure you've heard ... Read more!
The Best of Rural Alsace – 5 Areas To Discover
After the long winter period, we all want to dream of warm sunny days. With the return of warm weather on the horizon, the need to get away ... Read more!
Jaumont Stone: the golden stone of Metz
The city of Metz is grey? Baliverne! OK, I admit that the sunshine in Moselle is not equivalent to that in Colmar or Marseille. But from there to ... Read more!
Euville Stone: the epic story of a Lorraine stone!
I bet most readers of this blog have never heard of the Euville stone. And yet, this building material has given rise to some of the most famous ... Read more!
