This month (May 2022) I stumbled upon an interesting piece of news about tourism in France. The article is entitled “What are the 10 most searched villages in ... Read more!
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10 Fairy Tale Destinations in France to Make You Dream
France is the country of Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast. It is therefore not surprising that this beautiful country of old Europe is full of ... Read more!
Châteauneuf, an old village and castle in Burgundy
The old village of Châteauneuf dominates the surrounding countryside of Auxois in Burgundy in a picturesque setting. The village, which is part of the association Les Plus Beaux ... Read more!
What are the most beautiful villages of Savoie?
Let’s discover together the most beautiful villages of Savoie, from the north to the south of the province. From the flowery villages on the shores of Lake Geneva ... Read more!
Why you should discover Bédoin in Provence
In this article, I have chosen to tell you about the village of Bédoin, where we stayed for a fortnight in Spring. Situated at the foot of Mont ... Read more!
Why the French Countryside Should Be on Your Travel List
Do you wonder what lies beyond Paris? Industrial estates? High-rise blocks? Commercial zones? The least that I can say about the people of France is that they are ... Read more!
The favourite village of the French people in 2020
On Wednesday the 1st July 2020 a programme called “Le Village Préféré des Français” was shown on French TV channel France 3. 14 villages across France competed for the ... Read more!
Discover Beblenheim, a charming village in Alsace
Beblenheim is a charming village situated not far from Riquewihr. A little away from the touristic sites of the Alsace Wine Route, Beblenheim appears to be an ideal ... Read more!
The favourite village of the French people in 2017
This week, the popular programme “Le Village Préféré des Français” was presented by Stéphane Bern on French TV channel France 2. Thirteen villages across France were competing for the prestigious ... Read more!
The favourite village of the French people in 2016
Last night, the popular programme “Le Village Préféré des Français” was presented by Stéphane Bern on French TV channel France 2. Thirteen villages across France were competing for the prestigious ... Read more!
Winter and Snow in Southern Alsace
Winter is here at last! For a few days, we are visiting Alsace, and against all expectations, snow fell yesterday morning. We quickly drove across the Sundgau region to the South ... Read more!
Châtenois, Alsace
Châtenois (département of Bas-Rhin) is situated on the foothills of the Vosges and is surrounded by the vineyards of Alsace. The village is located 3 km from the town centre of Sélestat, on ... Read more!
Discover the village Kintzheim in Alsace
The village of Kintzheim (département of Bas-Rhin) is a popular landmark on the Alsace Wine Route between Ribeauvillé and Sélestat. The village is home to the popular attractions of ... Read more!
Discover the village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace
The charming wine village of Niedermorschwihr, Alsace is situated not far from Turckheim and Colmar on the Alsace Wine Route. It is reputed for its vineyards as well as for ... Read more!
Explore the unusual streets of La Campagne à Paris
La Campagne à Paris is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Tucked away in the 20th arrondissement, just a stone’s throw from the bustling Boulevard Périphérique, this enchanting ... Read more!
Lods, Franche-Comté
The small village of Lods is situated in the département of Doubs in Franche-Comté. Listed as one of France’s most beautiful villages, the enviable site of Lods has ... Read more!
Ploumanac’h in Brittany
The village of Ploumanac’h is part of the commune of Perros-Guirrec in the département of Côtes d’Armor in Brittany. It was chosen as the French favourite village in ... Read more!
Discover Ferrette in the Spring
On our last day in Alsace, we drove South of the region to the picturesque site of Ferrette in the spring. This area is known as the Sundgau and ... Read more!
Dambach-la-Ville: a fortified town in Alsace
The little town of Dambach-la-Ville (pop. 2,000) lies on the eastern slopes of the Vosges, in the département of Bas-Rhin (Alsace) between Sélestat and Obernai. The fortified town with its old ... Read more!
Kaysersberg in the Spring
Several cities and villages along the Alsace Wine Route have since become famous and attract a very large crowd of visitors during the summer months and Christmas. For us, the historic ... Read more!
