Like a fairytale castle, Chantilly is surrounded by a vast garden, similar to those of Versailles and Vaux-le-Vicomte but smaller in size. We visited Chantilly back in 2009 ... Read more!
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The Best Places to See along the Seine River
For many international visitors to France, the River Seine is synonymous with the romantic banks of Paris. The celebrated river flows through Paris from East to West. It finds ... Read more!
The Best Gothic Art Books to Understand French Churches
When you want to understand the features of a Gothic cathedral or church, you can find a lot of information on the web. However, there are two reasons ... Read more!
50 Beautiful Photos Of Spring in Lorraine To Cheer You Up!
After the success of 50 photos of Spring in Alsace, I’m striking back with a new series dedicated to my native region. Lorraine is a historic and cultural province ... Read more!
50 Beautiful Photos Of Spring in Alsace To Cheer You Up!
As I write this post, France and Belgium are now confined to limit the pandemic spread. Spring is starting to appear and we are millions told to respect ... Read more!
50 Beautiful Photos Of Rural France To Cheer You Up!
March 2020 – as I wrote this post, the world faced an unprecedented health crisis. The pandemic had disastrous consequences on the economy and our social life. Travel ... Read more!
10 Steps To Prepare Your Travel To France
This is it! After many years of dreaming about French baguettes, the Eiffel Tower and fields of lavender, you’ve decided to travel to France and you are ready ... Read more!
6 Romantic Destinations in France Besides Paris
The home of what some call “the language of love”, France has a lot of visual credentials to match its reputation around the world. From charming villages to ... Read more!
The best sites to see around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Last August, we were in Provence, in the area around Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, for a couple of days. The south of France is always a popular destination with a guaranteed ... Read more!
Best phone plan when travelling in France
A question we are often asked is about a good phone plan and internet options whilst travelling in France. If you are coming to France from outside of Europe then ... Read more!
The best travel bag for your next trip to France!
Have you ever been standing in line at airport security trying to find everything at once and fumbling for your liquids’ bag, laptop and papers? Or flying with ... Read more!
10 Destinations for a Christmas Trip in Alsace-Lorraine
During 12 days in November and December 2018 we criss-crossed the regions of Lorraine and Alsace at the invitation of several Tourist Boards. The journey of this Christmas Trip ... Read more!
The private chef you’ll want when visiting Europe
At French Moments we are carefully choosing selected partners to work with, who can help add value to your next French or European experience, and we think we’ve ... Read more!
Mont Pourri, Savoie’s third highest peak
The Mont Pourri is a mountain situated in the French Alps. At an altitude reaching 3,779 m (12,398 ft) above sea-level, it is the second highest peak of the ... Read more!
Wine lovers’ tips to traveling in France!
France is famous for a lot of things. The wines, the foods, the pastries, and a lot of other things. We have another great opportunity to share some ... Read more!
Dates of Christmas Markets in France 2025
Here are the dates of Christmas markets in France for 2025. Each year, Christmas markets open in towns and villages across France. With their unique architectural settings, French ... Read more!
Grande Casse, Savoie’s highest peak
The Grande Casse is a mountain situated in the French Alps. At an altitude reaching 3,855 m (12,648 ft) above sea-level, it is the highest peak of the Vanoise ... Read more!
Cycling Lake Annecy: one of France’s best tours
When you drive around the mountains surrounding Annecy, you’ll pass many cyclists tempted by the challenging climbs, which are sometimes pretty ambitious. If you’re not one of them ... Read more!
2 days in Nancy: where to go and what to see
First time in Nancy? Well, you’re in for a treat! Over your 2 days in Nancy, you will discover an array of architectural styles, hearty food and refined ... Read more!
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 triumphal arch worth mentioning. It might be much smaller than the Parisian ... Read more!
