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Why Montpellier is France’s most seductive and underrated city
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. […]
And the award for worst idea ever goes to…
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.
A French village with a mythical Revolutionary treasure
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 […]
King for a Day: The Galette des Rois Tradition in France
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. […]
Tourists, pilgrims find sisters’ welcome at Montmartre’s Sacré-Coeur
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 […]
Five reasons to spend winter holiday in the French Riviera
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 […]
The best Christmas markets around the world
For most of us, the Christmas season is both enchanting and daunting. Yes, it’s the time of year when the world becomes just a little bit more whimsical and beautiful. But it’s also the time when gift getting can begin to feel like a burden. Luckily, […]
Take a Trip to the Dordogne, France’s Overlooked Paradise
Though popular with Europeans, the department in the southwestern part of the country is less familiar to Americans. Those who do venture there will be treated to bucolic landscapes, epicurean delights, a laid-back pace of life, and some of the oldest artwork ever created. One writer wanders […]
8 things to do in Paris that aren’t total tourist traps
Climbing the Eiffel Tower, seeing the brushstrokes on Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, tearing apart a baguette and drinking wine straight out of the bottle on the Seine – the images of a trip to Paris are clear to anyone who has only seen the City of […]
Abandoned French castle up for sale – yours for €50 !
Anyone with aspirations of becoming king or queen of the castle should heed the call of a French campaign looking for people to become part owners of a remarkable 15th century chateau for just €50 (£46.25). Chateau le Paluel in Perigord in the Dordogne region has […]