Summer is upon us, and it’s made me think a lot recently of my childhood holidays in the Dordogne and other areas of France. I have thousands of ... Read more!
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The Ultimate Alsace Wine Route Itinerary
How many people visiting Paris and France know about Alsace in the north-east of France? It boasts some great vineyards which make excellent wines such as Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Sylvaner. In the ... Read more!
Provins Medieval Christmas Market: A 2023 Guide
I have two favourite sites when it comes to Christmas in the Seine-et-Marne département. These are the château of Vaux-le-Vicomte and the Provins medieval Christmas market. The latter ... Read more!
What makes the Ribeauvillé Christmas Market special
A joyous medieval atmosphere awaits all who come to Ribeauvillé! Open on two weekends during Advent, the Ribeauvillé Christmas market has become over the years a not-to-be-missed event in Alsace. ... Read more!
Where to find Paris’ most beautiful doors?
Who would have known that one day I’d be writing on Paris’ most beautiful doors! After all, when you end up living in Paris, you get so busy ... Read more!
Discover Mont Blanc, Europe’s highest peak
Mont Blanc is east of the French département of Haute-Savoie (74), where France, Switzerland and Italy meet. This awe-inspiring mountain, meaning literally “White Mountain” in French, is the ... Read more!
7 Villages to Visit on your Dream Holiday in the Luberon
Provence immediately conjures images of lavender-filled fields, beautiful farmhouses and manors with their leafy terraces and linen-draped tables adorned with fresh-cut flowers, olives, local wines and dishes filled ... Read more!
What you should know about the Pompidou Centre
The Pompidou Centre in Paris: one of the most visited museums in France. The iconic landmark is ideally situated in the 4th arrondissement at the heart of the French capital. ... Read more!
The Mouzaïa district or the Quartier d’Amérique in Paris
Not far from the Buttes-Chaumont, on the fringes of Paris lies a quiet patch of countryside situated in the heavily modernised 19th arrondissement. The Mouzaïa district is to be found around rue ... Read more!
Discover the historic Rotunda at La Villette, Paris
The Rotunda at La Villette (Rotonde de La Villette) is one of the last surviving buildings of the Farmers-General Wall (Mur des Fermiers-Généraux). Built just before the French ... Read more!
The mystery behind the oldest graffiti in Paris
The oldest graffiti in Paris is one of my favourite secret places in the French capital. You will find it in the historic and famous square of Place ... Read more!
Discover the Passy Cemetery in Paris
The Passy Cemetery in the 16th arrondissement of Paris is the one of Paris’ largest operating cemeteries. The 4 acres funeral park is situated in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower ... Read more!
Why we chose Annecy as our new French base
After three years residing in the Paris region, we finally moved to Annecy for our new French base in 2017. This beautiful part of Eastern France is located ... 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!
Discover the Montmartre Cemetery in Paris
The Montmartre Cemetery in the 18th arrondissement of Paris is the second largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 10.48 acre landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... Read more!
What to know about Palais Bourbon, Paris
Palais Bourbon is located in the 7th arrondissement in Paris. It is facing the Place de la Concorde and its façade echoes that of the church of the Madeleine. It is is ... Read more!
What are the roles and powers of the French National Assembly?
By the Constitution of 1875, the Third Republic of France established a bicameral Parliament consisting of two assemblies: the Senate (le Sénat) and the Chamber of Deputies, known ... Read more!
Discover the Montparnasse Cemetery in Paris
The Montparnasse Cemetery in the 14th arrondissement of Paris is the second-largest operating cemetery of the French capital. The 45 acres landscaped funeral park is like an open-air museum ... Read more!
Top 10 Free Things To Do In Paris
Besides London, New York and Tokyo, Paris is considered one of the most expensive cities in the world. You might be a fan of the City of Lights, ... Read more!
Discover the rue des Thermopyles and Cité Bauer
Rue des Thermopyles: what an odd name for a street. Situated in a part of Paris that is exempt from any major monuments and museums, the cat-friendly street ... Read more!
