Col des Fleuries is not the most famous mountain pass in Haute-Savoie — and perhaps that is exactly why I like it so much. I have crossed it ... Read more!
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Lake Annecy: What You Need To See
Lake Annecy is a place that never ceases to amaze me. Framed by steep, forested slopes and snow-capped peaks, its turquoise waters shimmer with an almost unreal beauty. ... Read more!
Discover Val Thorens, Europe’s highest ski resort!
At the very end of the Belleville valley lies the stunning domain of Val Thorens. Built above the tree line, “Val Tho” or simply “VT” is surrounded by a ... Read more!
What it’s like to ride the La Plagne Bobsleigh?
To start the winter season off in style we were given the opportunity to do something that’s really incredible, maybe a once in a lifetime experience…. the La ... Read more!
Why you should visit La Plagne in Autumn
This is the second time we are spending Autumn in the French Alps. With less tourists and traffic it is a really good time to explore and it ... Read more!
The best way to discover La Plagne in the French Alps
Since we’ve moved to an alpine village in the Tarentaise Valley, we have not yet taken the time to explore the resort of La Plagne. Last week, we ... Read more!
Discover the alpine village of Granier-sur-Aime
I still have to pinch myself when I look through the window at the magnificent landscape of the Alps. Snow-capped mountains tower the luxurious Tarentaise Valley. The smells ... Read more!
Things to see in Aime-la-Plagne, Savoie
For a little while I had wanted to write about our village’s closest town: Aime-la-Plagne. This little town lies in the Tarentaise Valley between Moûtiers and Bourg-Saint-Maurice. Since ... Read more!
Discover the Tarentaise Valley in Savoie
You’ve probably heard of major sites in the French Alps without knowing they were located in the Tarentaise Valley. If I tell you about La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes, ... Read more!
Discover the French département of Savoie
Did you know that 73 is the two-digit number allocated to the French département of Savoie? Famous for its ski resorts, mountain cheese and breathtaking landscape, the département ... Read more!
Discover the French département of Haute-Savoie
Did you know? 74 is the two-digit number allocated to the French département of Haute-Savoie. Famous for its ski resorts, mountain cheese and breathtaking landscape, the département includes ... Read more!
Our photos taken during a week spent in Annecy
You would have probably noticed it on our Facebook or Instagram accounts, we went out of the Paris region to stay in the French Alps. A week spent in ... Read more!
Discover the fantastic Annecy Venetian Carnival
Every year in Winter the elegant and mysterious Annecy Venetian Carnival takes place in the French Alps town of Annecy. With people wearing fantastic Venetian-style masks, the Annecy Venetian Carnival is ... Read more!
Crêt de la Neige: Quick Facts About the Jura’s Highest Peak
Crêt de la Neige is the highest summit of the Jura Mountains, rising to 1,720 metres above the Pays de Gex, Lake Geneva and the distant line of ... Read more!
Grenoble Christmas Market: What To See in 2023
Since its creation in 1994, the Christmas market of Grenoble has become one of the most popular in the Rhône-Alpes region. The beautiful site of Grenoble, surrounded by ... Read more!
Great Mountain Passes in the French Alps
The great mountain passes in the French Alps played a great part in the mountain range’s history, from the Roman era to the Middle-Ages and from the Napoleonic Wars ... Read more!
The French Alps: A Mini Discovery Guide
The French Alps are a land of contrasts and breathtaking beauty. Imagine walking beneath towering glaciers and snow-capped peaks, wandering through quaint, postcard-worthy villages, or savouring rich, creamy ... Read more!
Col des Aravis
A few mountain passes in the Alps offer a breathtaking panorama and Col des Aravis in the province of Savoie is one of them. Climbing from the resort of ... Read more!
15 inspiring photos of Mont-Blanc viewed from afar
Mont-Blanc is Western Europe’s highest mountain at an altitude of 4.810 m (15,781 ft) above sea level. Located on the French-Italian border, its breathtaking peaks and glaciers overlook ... Read more!
Yvoire: Discover a medieval village by Lake Geneva
I’ve wandered the streets of Yvoire more times than I can count over the years, and each visit feels like stepping back into another era. Nestled on the ... Read more!
