Approaching Toul, visitors admire the elegant silhouette of the Toul Cathedral, a witness to the rich historical past of this ancestral city of Lorraine. The residents of the ... Read more!
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Discover Bordeaux, capital of Nouvelle Aquitaine
The name of Bordeaux is famous worldwide for the reputation of its wine. For 2000 years, wine has been part of the city’s history, which has become one ... Read more!
Discover the Gothic Bordeaux Cathedral
Bordeaux Cathedral stands in the heart of Aquitaine like a stone chronicle of the city’s past—an imposing Gothic landmark whose soaring silhouette has shaped Bordeaux for centuries. The ... Read more!
Bordeaux Wines: A Complete Guide to a Legendary Wine Region
Bordeaux Wines are produced in the vast vineyard region surrounding the city of Bordeaux, a landscape shaped by centuries of cultivation, trade and tradition. Few wine regions in ... Read more!
Bordeaux History: The Epic Story Behind France’s Great Port City
Bordeaux History begins far earlier than the elegant 18th-century façades that define the city today. While much of the UNESCO-listed centre dates from the Age of Enlightenment, the ... Read more!
Bordeaux Old Town: Explore 15 Essential Landmarks
Bordeaux Old Town is spread out on a curve along the western side of the River Garonne. This part of town has been listed as World Heritage by UNESCO since ... Read more!
Sarlat History
Sarlat is a medieval town which developed around a prosperous Benedictine abbey whose origins are unknown. It seems that it existed already in the 9th century and was ... Read more!
Sarlat Old Town
Sarlat Old Town is divided in two by the Rue de la République, known as “la Traverse”. The district to the West of the street is known to be ... Read more!
Discover Metz German Imperial District
The Metz German Imperial District was created following the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-71 when the fate of Metz changed dramatically. The end of the war saw the city ... Read more!
A short overview of Metz History
Today, no visitors in the peaceful city would believe how turbulent Metz history has been over the centuries, being continually annexed by France and Germany. Here is a short ... Read more!
Discover Metz Old Town: monuments and sights
Metz old town is famous for its lofty gothic cathedral and its German imperial district around the railway station. It takes pride in being a true Garden City, with ... Read more!
Metz Cathedral: A Complete Guide to the Lantern of God
Metz Cathedral is one of those places I never seem to tire of visiting. I have been inside many times over the years, and when I returned at the ... Read more!
Church of the Cordeliers, Nancy
Next to the Nancy’s Ducal Palace stands the Church of the Cordeliers (Église des Cordeliers), which takes its name from the Franciscan Order whose members wore a cord ... Read more!
Art Nouveau in Nancy, Lorraine
In the late years of the 19th century, a new dynamism arose in the fields of decorative arts in Europe. Throughout the continent, a close connection between art ... Read more!
Nancy Old Town: the capital of the Dukes of Lorraine
Nancy is famous worldwide for its three 18th century squares, which are World Heritage sites listed by UNESCO. However its old town centre should not be missed when ... Read more!
Discover the classical church of Nancy Cathedral
Nancy Cathedral is part of the grand 18th century district which was completed by Duke Stanislas. The sanctuary is an interesting mixture of neo-classical and baroque styles, echoing the ... Read more!
Parc de la Pépinière in Nancy: Explore the City’s Green Oasis
The popular Parc de la Pépinière is adjacent to the Place Stanislas, which can be reached through the golden arches of the fountain of Amphitrite. Covering 21 hectares, ... Read more!
Discover the magnificence of Place Stanislas in Nancy
Looking for an elegant and classic French location? Discover Nancy and its magnificent Place Stanislas, with its golden gates and an architectural ensemble so unique that it was ... Read more!
Grand Palais and Petit Palais: Two Major Landmarks in Paris
Grand-Palais and Petit-Palais are impressive Parisian landmarks designed for the 1900 Universal Exhibition to showcase Paris’ splendour. Let’s learn more about what there is to see in each ... Read more!
Ducal Palace, Nancy
The Ducal Palace of Nancy was the epicentre of the Lorraine of the Dukes. Today the Palace shows but a pale reflection of its prestigious past. For when ... Read more!
