The Field of the Cloth of Gold (le Camp du Drap d’Or) is an outrageously ambitious and romantic name. And it commemorates an outrageously ambitious and romanti...
So you want to see how to celebrate Easter in France. What can you expect? Well, there are some unusual traditions and a fair few delicious treats to enjoy.
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A guide to French Architecture? Who needs that I thought before I spent so much time in France. I had no idea how many different types of architectural styles ...
French Gothic cathedrals are one of the great glories of the country. They dominate the landscape, testimony to an extraordinary architectural movement. A trav...
It’s generally agreed that the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes in south west France is one of the great sacred sites of France. But then what? How do you clas...
The Bayeux Tapestry is one of the world’s great art works, never failing to impress however many times you see it. Almost 1,000 years old, it's an astonishing ...
There's an exciting list of major events and new attractions in France in 2021. Some were due to take place or open last year but were prevented by the Covid-1...
The Calais Dragon (Le Dragon de Calais) is the latest star in France. So if you haven’t met him yet, what's he all about?
The Calais Dragon lives on the be...
Galette des Rois (Cake of Kings) is as much as part of Christmas in France as the freshest seafood, roast turkey or goose and bubbly. This delightful cake, eat...
French Tapestry has a long and visible history that stretches from the Middle Ages to today's surprising art works. Large museums, and little unexpected ones d...
