The Paris métro, operated by RATP (Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens), is the second-busiest subway network in Europe after Moscow with 1.541 billion passengers in 2012. It is ... Read more!
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Top 50 Most Famous Monuments of France
It could be challenging to set a list of the top 10 most famous monuments of France. The truth is that such a list is highly subjective… unless ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Bridges of Paris
No less than 37 bridges span the Seine, the river that separates the Left and Right banks of Paris. The river banks have been listed by Unesco as a World Heritage ... Read more!
10 Things you should know about the French President
The Fifth Republic gives the French President extensive executive powers in France. The Chief of the state is popularly elected to a five-year term and holds the highest ... Read more!
Top 10 Facts about the Sacré-Cœur, Paris
You can hardly miss it when visiting Paris. The basilica of Sacré-Cœur (18th arrondissement) attracts high numbers of visitors. They come to admire the view from the parvis, to ... Read more!
Top 10 biggest rallies in Paris
Paris, the city of love and the city of light, has also been known for being a showroom for protestation since the French Revolution. Traditionally, the French have ... 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!
Top 10 Funny facts about Paris you should know!
Paris, the prestigious capital of France is a dream destination for many of us. There’s so much to see and learn: grand monuments, tumultuous history, an immense cultural ... Read more!
Top 20 Most Beautiful Parks and Gardens of Paris
For a while now, we’ve been thinking about putting together a list of our favourite parks and gardens in Paris. After all, what would the City of Light ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Squares of France
France prides itself in having some of Europe’s most beautiful squares. Planned and designed in the heart of the old towns, they are vibrant places for community gatherings. ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Visited Museums in France
France is renowned for its rich history, captivating art, and cultural treasures. In this article, we will take you on a virtual journey through the most visited museums ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley
In 2000, Unesco added the chateaux of the Loire Valley to its World Heritage list. The area extends from Sully-sur-Loire to Chalonnes along the banks of the River Loire ... Read more!
Top 10 largest cities of France by population
In this blog post, I compiled a shortlist that refers to the 10 largest cities of France by population based on communes. The list starts with the French ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Alsace
The region of Alsace in north-eastern France is famous for its wine, its colourful half-timbered houses and its castles which sit enthroned on the summits of the Vosges ... Read more!
Top 10 Post-Roman triumphal arches in France
When we hear the words “Arc de Triomphe”, most of us have the monumental Parisian arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées in mind. Few people know about ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Nancy, Lorraine
Nancy is Lorraine’s largest city and the former capital of the Dukes of Lorraine. The historic town boasts a great number of listed historic monuments. Since 1983, UNESCO ... Read more!
Top 10 France’s tallest cathedrals and churches
Here is the Top 10 of France’s tallest cathedrals and churches. Nine out of ten sanctuaries are found in the North of France, except for one in Bordeaux. ... Read more!
Top 10 Things to See in Strasbourg
Strasbourg has mirrored the changing fortunes of France and Alsace for hundreds of years. Worldly famous for its towering Gothic cathedral, the city is today the seat to the ... Read more!
Top 10 things to see in Annecy, Haute-Savoie
When it comes to Things to see in Annecy, trust me, I’ve got you covered! Having lived in the region, I’ve explored this beautiful town from every angle. ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Difficult Inhabitant Names in France
In French, the term for people who live in cities and regions is known as ‘gentilé’. The French definition of the term is: “Nom donné aux habitants d’un ... Read more!
