Arc Héré, the triumphal arch of Nancy
You’ve certainly heard of Paris’ grand Arc de Triomphe. In the Lorraine city of Nancy is another…
Browsing: Unesco Sites
Amazing places to see on a Paris by night tour
Both in Winter or Summer, the City of lights stays lively all night long. You…
The Rêve de Couleurs Light show in Reims
On the occasion of the Holiday season, the façade of Reims cathedral is magically enhanced…
The Eiffel Tower by night
Today’s photos are about the Eiffel Tower by night. We went to the Esplanade du Trocadéro last night…
West Façade of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
The West façade of Notre-Dame cathedral is a remarkable Gothic masterpiece of simplicity and harmony.…
The little secrets of Pont-Neuf, Paris’ oldest bridge
Despite its name the Pont-Neuf (literally New Bridge) is Paris’ oldest standing bridge. Spanning the…
Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel, Paris
The triumphal arch of the Carrousel is a monument completed by Napoleon in 1809. Situated…
Unesco grants the historic centre of Dijon World Heritage status
On the 4th July the city of Dijon in Burgundy received great news when it…
The Historical Axis of Paris seen from the Louvre
Last Saturday morning our little Aimée (2 yo) and I visited the Louvre. I had…
Place de la Concorde early in the morning
Have you ever thought of visiting central Paris early in the morning when the masses of…
Discover the treasures of the Loire Valley
From Sancerre to Nantes, the Loire Valley offers such a variety of exceptional sites that…
Azay-le-Rideau Castle
Romantically set in a little island in the Indre-et-Loire département and hidden by a screen…
Be stunned by the beauty of the Sainte-Chapelle, Paris
With its stunning stained-glass, the Sainte-Chapelle is gem of Gothic architecture in the heart of…
Île de la Cité, Paris
The ship-shaped island is the historical heart of Paris which was known as Lutetia (Lutèce) during…
Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris
Situated in the neighbourhood of Châtelet in the 4th arrondissement of Paris, the curious Saint-Jacques…
Chauvet Pont-d’Arc Cave
The Chauvet cave in southern France has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in…
Top 10 Most Beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley
Since 2000, the castles of the Loire Valley from Sully-sur-Loire to Chalonnes have been added…
Meung Castle
Located between Orléans and Blois in the Loire Valley, the castle of Meung-sur-Loire was originally…
Video of the bridges of Paris
Watch our new photo video on Youtube dedicated to the banks and bridges of Paris!…
Our first-ever Youtube video!
Discover Versailles Palace on Youtube! Here it is: our first-ever video on Youtube has been…
Discover the Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy
Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky tidal island located in Normandy, at the mouth of the…
The intimate square of Place d’Alliance in Nancy
The Place d’Alliance is certainly the smallest, however the most intimate square of Nancy. Located…
Discover the Place de la Carrière in Nancy
If Place Stanislas is the image of Nancy that is most often conveyed to the…
Rocamadour, Quercy
When coming from Cahors by road, Rocamadour suddenly appears clinging precariously against the cliff above…
Discover the Quais de la Seine in Paris
The banks of River Seine (Quais de la Seine) in Paris have been listed by Unesco as…
Albi Old Town, Tarn, Midi-Pyrénées
Head city of the Tarn Département Albi “the Red Town” was listed in 2010 as part…
Lyon Old Town
Lyon Old Town (also known as “Vieux-Lyon”) is one of the largest old Towns in…
Amiens Cathedral
Amiens Cathedral is the largest gothic structure in France. This enormous building has a surface area…
Bordeaux Old Town
Bordeaux Old Town is spread out on a curve along the western side of the…
Discover the magnificence of Place Stanislas in Nancy
Looking for an elegant and classic French location? Discover Nancy and its magnificent Place Stanislas,…
Strasbourg Old Town
The discovery of Strasbourg old town and its picturesque atmosphere is a real enchantment. It is…
Bourges Cathedral
Neglected by tourists for a long time, Bourges Cathedral was recognised in 1992 when UNESCO…
Chartres Cathedral
Located 80 kilometres south west of Paris, Chartres Cathedral is considered as the most representative,…
Discover the Cité of Carcassonne, Occitanie
With more than 4 million visitors each year, Carcassonne is among the most prestigious tourist…
Belfries of Flanders – Beffrois de Flandre
A great symbol of emerging civic independence, the belfries have proudly served as tokens of…
Reims Cathedral
A Gothic art masterpiece and the coronation site of the Kings of France, it has…