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19
Jan
2018
Peter Mayle: A Year in Provence author dies at 78
Posted On January 19, 2018  By France.com  And has No Comment

Peter Mayle’s writings brilliantly captured the essence of Provence with its rich and indelible charm. His oeuvre inspired countless tourists to (re-)discover Provence, gaze in awe at its lavender fields, and celebrate its unique art de vivre. He wrote follow-ups Toujours Provence and Encore Provence, as […]

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18
Jan
2018
France’s Bayeux Tapestry is headed to Britain, in a loan for the ages
Posted On January 18, 2018  By France.com  And has No Comment

It is probably the most famous piece of medieval embroidery in the world, a ribbon of scrolling tapestry 70 yards long that tells in pictures the story of the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, an epic tale of gore, glory and God. There is nothing […]

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15
Jan
2018
Vacation rental sites are helping to save French châteaux
Posted On January 15, 2018  By France.com  And has No Comment

France may be home to thousands of castles but many French châteaux and other historic buildings are in such a poor state of repair they risk becoming ruins. That’s where online vacation rental websites come in. Sites like Airbnb are throwing a lifeline to many owners in […]

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13
Jan
2018
China built its own copy of Paris, and it’s incredible!
Posted On January 13, 2018  By France.com  And has No Comment

An Eiffel Tower rises above manicured lawns. Classical statues of marbled men look down from their stoops. A carriage stands at attention on a thoroughfare. Viewers of Francois Prost’s new photo series “Paris Syndrome” could be forgiven for mistaking Tianducheng, a city in eastern China, with […]

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12
Jan
2018
Why Montpellier is France’s most seductive and underrated city
Posted On January 12, 2018  By France.com  And has No Comment

Writer Anthony Peregrine, who lives in France shares memories and his love for Montpellier, one of France’s most charming and French cities! “Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc, a few miles from the Mediterranean coast, was where I discovered France. We’ve been in a relationship ever since. […]

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10
Jan
2018
And the award for worst idea ever goes to…
Posted On January 10, 2018  By France.com  And has No Comment

The elevated ramps and parking to allow cars to reach the Eiffel Tower restaurant! This dates from 1936 and was the idea of André Basdevant. We can only be thankful that the project never materialized.    

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9
Jan
2018
A French village with a mythical Revolutionary treasure
Posted On January 9, 2018  By France.com  And has No Comment

A tiny French village near Carcassonne has woken up to discover a gaping hole in front of its church, the latest of many dug by seekers of a mythical treasure trove. Rennes-le-Château has a population of only 70, but the story that a priest buried a […]

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5
Jan
2018
King for a Day: The Galette des Rois Tradition in France
Posted On January 5, 2018  By France.com  And has No Comment

The Galette des Rois is one of France’s favorite desserts, loved by children and adults alike. Every Epiphany, on January 6 (and for two brief weeks thereafter) France’s citizens tuck into the almond paste-filled pastry to mark the arrival of the Three Wise Men in Bethlehem. […]

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24
Dec
2017
Tourists, pilgrims find sisters’ welcome at Montmartre’s Sacré-Coeur
Posted On December 24, 2017  By France.com  And has No Comment

It’s not only one of Paris’ most famous and recognizable monuments, it’s one of Paris’ most beloved Basilica and a place for pilgrims to rest. Everyone, tourists and pilgrims alike are touched by this place. According to Paris’ official tourism office, the basilica of the Sacré […]

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16
Dec
2017
Five reasons to spend winter holiday in the French Riviera
Posted On December 16, 2017  By France.com  And has No Comment

Known for its world-famous glamour, the French Riviera is packed with tourists and celebrities alike in July and August. Soaking the sun while enjoying the irresistible aura of the Mediterranean Sea has always been depicted flawlessly in Hollywood movies, and this has given the area its […]

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