January 28th 1887 was an auspicious day for Gustave Eiffel, and for Paris as a whole, for it was the day that construction began on what was to become one of the most iconic landmarks in the world. However, Eiffel’s great iron pylon was never meant […]
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Since Roman times, wine has been made in France. In the North (e.g. Alsace), wines are usually made from a single variety of grape (e.g. Pinot Noir), whereas further south (e.g. Provence), they are typically blends (e.g. Cabernet Sauvignon + Merlot). With 450 different appellations, there […]
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Are you visiting the City of Light next month, and wondering what to do? Wonder no more, for here’s our round-up of some of the best events in February. Au temps de Klimt. La Sécession à Vienne Although he’s known as one of the Vienna Secession […]
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The world leader in luxury goods, including perfumes, cosmetics, fashion accessories, and haute couture, France is also the top producer of liquors on the planet, and second only to Italy in terms of wine. L’hexagone produces some of the world’s most famous liqueurs; Armagnac, Chambord, Chartreuse, […]
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Mention the French, and the first thing that usually comes to mind is fine wine and equally fine dining. Indeed, marketers know that if you want to make a particular type of food seem really upmarket, just add the word, ‘French’ in front of it, and […]
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There may be a lack of sunshine in some parts of France at the moment, however, there’s no shortage of things to see and do while on a visit between now and March. Please note that while we’ve made every effort to ensure that the information […]
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France is the top producer of nuclear electricity in Europe, and second in the world, after the United States. L’Hexagone produces as much nuclear electricity as Spain, the UK, Russia, and Germany combined. The Tricastin Nuclear Power Center supplies hot water to La Ferme aux Crocodiles in […]
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The French are pretty smart y’know; 2 February 1799 saw the world’s first international scientific conference held in Paris, and to date, France has the second highest number of Fields Medals (mathematics) in the world, after the United States. The European Space Agency (ESA) is based […]
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Did you know that in China, students are having rhinoplasty in order to make their noses shaped more like the Eiffel Tower? In recent years, China has seen a 40% increase in students going under the knife in a bid to improve their chances of getting […]
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After Israel and the United States, and with around half a million members, France has the largest Jewish population on the planet, so it may seem surprising to discover that there is only one kosher vineyard in the whole country. However, given that in the entire […]
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