Located at the heart of France’s hexagonal territory, Auvergne is a sparsely populated land of volcanic plateaus and large valleys. Unlike the Alps to the east or the Pyrénées to the southwest, its highest peaks reach only 6,000 feet above sea level and are free of snow in summer. The local authorities? efforts to safeguard the environment have made Auvergne one of the last protected zones in Europe.
Before going to Auvergne, familiarize yourself with its history and its gastronomy.
Deep in the heart of Paris’ 19th arrondissement, at Bassin de la Villette, you’ll find le Pavillon des Canaux – a trendy café with a cosy feel about it, decked out to resemble a quirky home. Visitors to le Pavillon can socialize, read, or work in […]
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One of the lesser-known – but nevertheless fascinating – areas of Northern France, Nord-Pas de Calais, is taking advantage of its beer heritage in a bid to boost tourism. The region is already famous for its wines and cider, and the brewers of Nord-Pas-de-Calais are hopeful […]
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If you missed Salon Saveurs des Plaisirs Gourmands 2014 at the Porte de Versailles last week, fear not, for SSdPG will be holding a second gastronomic event in just under two weeks. The Salon Saveurs Christmas Market at l‘Espace Champerret, in the 17th arrodissement, will be […]
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Did you know that there is an apartment in the Eiffel Tower? Gustav Eiffel built it in order to meet important visitors to the Tower when it was opened in 1899. Although 21st century tourists today are unable to wander around inside, the apartment is on […]
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With the winter season now in full swing, Paris has no end of delights to amuse, entertain, and keep you occupied during your stay. Here’s a quick overview of a few of the best events the City of Light has to offer during the next couple […]
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Heralded by French movie star, Omar Sy (The Intouchables), switching on the Avenue des Champs Elysées lights this week, the City of Light has now become the City of Christmas lights, and the festive season in Paris is now in full swing! This year’s luminescent theme, […]
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As visitors head toward the City of Light this winter, they may well find more thrills than they bargained for at Paris’ most famous and iconic landmark, the Eiffel Tower. Last month, France’s most visited tourist site unveiled its stunning new attraction – a solid glass […]
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It’s true; for example, the humble ham and cheese toastie is called a Croque Monsieur in French – doesn’t that sound far more exotic? Even snails sound better in French – les escargots!
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Did you know that there is a subway map of Paris, which shows the location of every burger available in the City of Light? Doesn’t that just make your tummy rumble?! Visit pop culture site, FraisFrais, to download the full-size version.
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If you’ve ever thought you couldn’t afford a vacation in France, think again. House-sitting is a fantastic way to immerse yourself in the culture of another place, make new friends, and have a great vacation… for nothing more than looking after someone’s home, and taking care […]
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