Saint-Maclou Church is arguably one of the most striking churches in Rouen and a Flamboyant specimen of its period in France. It stands in the heart of the old town ... Read more!
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Ossuary of Saint-Maclou, Rouen
The Ossuary of Saint-Maclou (Aître Saint-Maclou) is one of the strangest landmarks to visit in Rouen. This unique courtyard surrounded by four wings of half-timbered and stone houses was ... Read more!
Hôtel de Bourgtheroulde, Rouen
The Bourgtheroulde Mansion is one of the finest Flamboyant Gothic house in the historic town of Rouen. Dating from the 16th century, it now houses a luxury hotel. Hôtel de ... Read more!
Tower of Joan of Arc, Rouen
The only part that remains from the medieval castle of Rouen, the former keep was named after Joan of Arc who was brought inside after her capture by the English. ... Read more!
Gros-Horloge, the pride of Rouen
The pride of the people of Rouen, the astronomic clock lays on a Renaissance arch spanning the busy street of rue du Gros-Horloge. This popular tourist landmark in ... 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!
A selection of desserts from Paris
This is a very little post about a selection of desserts from Paris recently bought while walking in various districts of the French capital. We are often in contemplation when ... Read more!
Puy de Sancy, the highest peak of the Massif Central
Located 50km from Clermont-Ferrand, Puy de Sancy is the highest mountain in the Massif Central. The mountain towers over the ski resort of Super-Besse and the spa town ... Read more!
The summit of the Grand-Ballon in the Vosges
The Grand-Ballon is the highest summit in the Vosges and is situated between the valleys of the Thur and the Lauch in Alsace. The Grand-Ballon summit Grand-Ballon in ... Read more!
Quick facts about the Crêt de la Neige in the Jura
Crêt de la Neige is the highest mountain of the Jura Mountains and oversees the Pays de Gex and Lake Geneva. The Crêt de la Neige in the ... Read more!
A morning Walking Tour in Colmar, Alsace
Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. It was a beautiful day and we took great pleasure in discovering the old ... Read more!
Trivia about France: do you know the answers?
Here are 12 questions about France… do you know the answers? (the instructions above don’t apply for this quiz!) France Trivia The answers A: the Garonne River. ... Read more!
Discover the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel
The arc de triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch completed by Napoleon in 1809. Situated in the 1st arrondissement of Paris on the place du Carrousel, it ... Read more!
Bridges of Paris: a beautiful coffee-table book from Michael Saint James
Did you know that no less than thirty-seven bridges cross the Seine River in Paris? For American author Michael Saint James, they are no longer a mystery. Having spent the ... Read more!
Place du Châtelet, Paris
Place du Châtelet is a public square that marks the border between the 1st and 4th arrondissements. Situated in the heart of Paris on the Right Bank, the busy square ... Read more!
Discover the Ile Saint-Louis, Paris’ treasure island
Upstream from the Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame cathedral, Ile Saint-Louis is the smaller of Paris’ two islands. Named after King Louis IX, it does not include ... Read more!
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 was revealed that its historic centre was granted World Heritage status by Unesco. ... Read more!
Preparing for Bastille Day in Paris
The preparations for the celebrations of Bastille Day in Paris are taking shape, with the installations and facilities being currently set up. Here are a few photos taken in ... Read more!
Paris parks to be open all night during Summer
Today, the municipality of Paris has announced the opening of four great parks all night during the Summer months of July and August in response to the recent heatwave. ... Read more!
