Although cold, winter in Paris is still stunning with lots of beautiful things to discover. Last Sunday, the weather kept switching between clouds and sunshine so we decided ... Read more!
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The Eiffel Tower at Christmas time
A visit to the Eiffel Tower at Christmas time has become one of the highlights of the festive season when discovering Paris. From Christmas markets to ice-skating rinks, ... Read more!
Grenoble Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
Since its creation in 1994, the Christmas market of Grenoble has become one of the most popular in the Rhône-Alpes region. The beautiful site of Grenoble, surrounded by ... Read more!
Discover the Alsatian Christmas market in Gare de l’Est
Stuck in Paris and can’t visit Alsace this Christmas? No worries, Alsace comes to you! The Alsatian Christmas Market in Gare de l’Est, Paris, takes place under a ... Read more!
The Christmas Tree of Notre-Dame Cathedral
At sunset we went to the parvis of Notre-Dame cathedral to admire the Christmas tree set in front of the Gothic façade. Here are 10 of our favourite ... Read more!
Béthune Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
In the North of France, not far from the Belgian border, the town of Béthune hosts one of the most beautiful Christmas markets in the Hauts-de-France region. Bethune ... Read more!
Reims Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
Ideally situated on the forecourt of the famous cathedral, the Reims Christmas market has become over the years a significant event in Reims. Its 140 stalls attract more ... Read more!
The Ferris Wheel at Place de la Concorde
One of the most beautiful views of Paris at Christmas can be enjoyed from the giant Ferris Wheel at Place de la Concorde. Ideally located along the Historical Axis, the ... Read more!
Paris streets lit up for Christmas
More than 125 streets in Paris are lit up for Christmas. Every night of Advent from 5 pm, the streets become a magical place where young and old will ... Read more!
Christmas at the Grands-Magasins of Paris
Christmas at the Grands-Magasins of Paris is always a treat for the eye. In December, Printemps, Galeries Lafayette, Le Bon Marché and Bazar de l’Hôtel de Ville compete with each other for ... Read more!
Arras Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
The Arras Christmas Market has become one of the most important festive events in northern France. The event welcomed a record one million visitors in recent years. It occupies ... Read more!
Parc de Saint-Cloud in black and white
These are random photos we took this Saturday in the Parc de Saint-Cloud on a bright summer morning. Many consider the Parc de Saint-Cloud one of the most ... Read more!
Summer Flowers in France
Here is a photo selection of 20 Summer flowers we took during the warm months in France just for the pleasure of your eyes! In French cities, parks ... Read more!
Paris-Plages along the River Seine
From mid-July to mid-August, the municipality of Paris runs a temporary artificial beach operation along River Seine. Judiciously named “Paris-Plages” the scheme was started by Bertrand Delanoë in ... Read more!
Top 5 light shows in France to see in summer
With summer come many amazing light shows projected onto the façades of famous monuments. This is not new: for many years, French towns and tourist sites have run ... Read more!
Fun Fair of the Tuileries: the Family Event of the Summer in Paris!
The annual fun fair of the Tuileries is one of the major family-friendly summer events in Paris and takes place in the famous garden for two months in ... Read more!
What is World Music Day in France?
The Fête de la Musique (or World Music Day) is a famous and free music festival in France each year on the day of the summer solstice, the ... Read more!
Assumption Day in France, the 15th August
The Assumption of the Virgin Mary is an essential date in the French calendar as it heralds the end of the long period of the summer holidays. Although ... Read more!
What is the Tour de France bicycle race
The Tour de France is the world’s most famous bicycle race whose first edition was first organised in 1903. The event is a multiple stage race held each ... Read more!
All there is to know about Summer in France
Summer in France resounds like a magic word to the French as it refers to well-deserved holidays spent in one of the many beautiful locations in France. Whether ... Read more!
