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!
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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 some time we have been thinking about listing our favourite parks and gardens of Paris. Et voilà: some of Paris‘ most beautiful parks and gardens have been ... 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
Here is our selection of 10 Things to see in Annecy, the ‘Venice of the Alps‘. This is one of France’s most charming towns found in a picture-perfect setting. ... 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!
Top 10 Reasons for Learning French
This is our Top 10 reasons for learning French… French: the language of lovers, spoken in five continents. The official language in more than 40 countries (including Canada, ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in France
Let’s start the season of Advent with a list of our 10 most beautiful Christmas markets in France’s North-East, all situated in the Alsace, Franche-Comté and Lorraine regions. Christmas ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Visited Sites and Monuments in France
The Top 10 of the most visited Sites and Monuments in France in 2011 puts Paris at the top end of the scale. The list includes the number ... Read more!
Top 10 Tallest Buildings of France
Here are the lists of the tallest buildings of France which include spires and masts. (updated 2 May 2016) The vast majority of French skyscrapers are located in the ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Railway Stations of France
Most cities of France are reputed for their old town centre containing historic monuments and landmarks. A cathedral, a church, a town-hall, a market-hall, a gatehouse, a belfry ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Delicious French Tarts
Discover our Top 10 most delicious French tarts! Tarts are one of the French’s favourite desserts. Many households keep their recipes top-secret and fillings vary according to the ... Read more!
