The French have always been dab hands at turning what we consider the most repulsive parts of an animal into what they consider a ’delicacy’. Traditionally the...
I’ve listed here a few of the restaurants in France serving dishes that many foreign visitors would describe as ‘awful offal’. In fact the French have a genius...
Events in France in December 2026 are, as you would expect, spectacular. Throughout France Christmas markets spring up in the streets and squares. Many places ...
November in France beckons with so many great events. The month starts with Halloween and goes on to please with chocolate in Paris, photographic exhibitions, ...
The Herring Festivals of North France take the otherwise rather humble fish and celebrate it in great style. I love herrings and claim to know a little about t...
As always October has some great events in France. And there's the added advantage of being without the crowds of the summer vacation. Festivals range from fil...
September is a wonderful time for a visit to France. The days are warm and the sea beckons; the trees begin to change their colour; the crowds have largely gon...
France in August is one of the busiest months of the year as half the French (particularly Parisians) go on holiday while the rest put on events to entertain t...
Caen attracts two kinds of visitors: those who are there specifically for the D-Day Landing Beaches and all things World War II…and those who land here after t...
May is such a lovely month and still relatively quiet so you can see the sights at your own pace before the crowds arrive. The weather is good and the parks an...
