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Guide to Paris’ Food Scene
By Emily Jones. There are quite a few things that instantly come to one’s mind when talking about Paris, and most often, it’s art, fashion and food. The French ... Read more!
Lille Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
Lille Christmas Market is wonderfully set in the city’s busy shopping district and is a popular destination for French, British and Belgian visitors. Let’s look closely and find ... Read more!
Rouen Christmas Market: What To See in 2025
As soon as France’s second-largest fair (Foire Saint-Romain) closes its doors, another popular event is about to start in the old Ducal town of Rouen, Normandy, as part ... Read more!
Discover the region of Burgundy
Burgundy (in French “Bourgogne”) enjoys a rich and varied heritage which is testified by 2000 classified historical sites (including 820 churches). The region covers 101 AOC wines and ... Read more!
Dijon Christmas Market: What To See in 2026
You may know Dijon for its mustard, gastronomy, history, and monuments… but did you know that the capital of Burgundy puts on its most beautiful festive clothes for ... Read more!
Que reste-t-il de nos amours: the story of the song
Que reste-t-il de nos amours ? (I wish you love) 🎵 … The song talks about what is left of love with a personal and poetic touch and ... Read more!
Armistice Day in France: History and 11 November Traditions
Armistice Day in France is commemorated every year on 11 November, marking the end of the fighting on the Western Front during the First World War in 1918. ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Visited Sites and Monuments in France
The Top 10 of the most visited Sites and Monuments in France in 2011 puts Paris at the top end of the scale. The list includes the number ... Read more!
Top 10 Tallest Buildings of France
Here are the lists of the tallest buildings of France which include spires and masts. (updated 2 May 2016) The vast majority of French skyscrapers are located in the ... Read more!
French Cemeteries: Discover Their History and Traditions
French cemeteries are a familiar part of the landscape in France, from small village burial grounds to the great monumental cemeteries of Paris. Yet, for visitors from Britain ... Read more!
Halloween or Holy Wins? What The Heck?
Halloween or Holy Wins? What the heck? For those unfamiliar with Halloween, let’s describe it as the night between the 31st of October and Toussaint Day. A pagan ... Read more!
Delicious French moments in Paris
For delicious French moments in Paris, you can simply enter a pâtisserie and enjoy choosing your favourite pastry. Facing so much choice, it is very hard to decide… ... Read more!
Discover the Eiffel Tower, Paris’ iconic monument
The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous monuments in the world. The iconic metallic structure (“Tour Eiffel” in French) rises on the Champ de Mars in ... Read more!
Top 10 Most Beautiful Railway Stations of France
Most cities of France are reputed for their old town centre containing historic monuments and landmarks. A cathedral, a church, a town-hall, a market-hall, a gatehouse, a belfry ... Read more!
Autumn Leaves: the story of the song
Les Feuilles Mortes… The sight of a colourful autumn scene in a forest reminds us of a popular French song written in the aftermath of WW2. “Les Feuilles ... Read more!
French quotes and sayings about Autumn
Here is a selection of French quotes and sayings about autumn. The autumn quotes are mostly taken from poems. Written in French, we hope most of you understand their ... Read more!
All there is to know about Autumn in France
Autumn in France marks the end of the long Summer break and the start of a transitional season towards Winter. It’s a beautiful season to explore the country, ... Read more!
Explore the Modernist city of Le Havre
The city-harbour of Le Havre in Normandy is situated on the right bank of the Seine estuary on the English Channel, the most frequented waterway in the world. ... Read more!
Saint-Denis Basilica, the Royal Necropolis of France
Situated in the north of Paris, the Saint-Denis Basilica has been closely associated with French history. The church became a royal burial place under the Merovingian dynasty and ... Read more!
