Celebrated chef Paul Bocuse, nicknamed the pope of French gastronomy, has died aged 91, according to France’s interior minister, Gerard Collomb. Collomb, Lyon´s former mayor, announcing the news on Twitter, wrote: “Paul Bocuse is dead, gastronomy is in mourning. “Mr Paul was France: simplicity and generosity; […]
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From France Today comes this first-person account of the Santiago de Compostella pilgrimage, which starts in Auvergne, in the center of France: One day, reading an article by Bruce Chatwin one line in particular caught my eye: “The best thing is to walk.†Movement is the […]
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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