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...
Events in France in January 2021 will be patchy as the pandemic plays havoc with schedules. Events which were ready to go ahead have been postponed for another...
French Christmas food has to be seen, and experienced, to be believed. The supremely gourmet nation pushes the boat out over the festive season, providing one ...
Updated Friday March 5th, 2021 – Day 116
It's finished! The 25th sailor crossed the line this morning. See below for the latest news and updates on the Vend...
What is a French Christmas? It’s similar to many European countries, but, of course, with a few Gallic differences. The French are very good at grand celebrati...
The Musée de l’Hospice Comtesse by guest writer Mary Johns.
The Musée de l’Hospice Comtesse has over the centuries been a place which took both the body and...
On Sunday November 8th, 2020 at 13.02, 33 boats set off from Les Sables d’Olonne on the French Atlantic coast in the Vendée department. They’re taking part in ...
The Vendée is a glorious department. The wind from the Atlantic sweeps in along a coastal landscape where long sandy beaches are backed by sand dunes. Estuari...
The Armistice Museum and Memorial is surprisingly little known to the general public - even in France. It's an important site: it was here that the armistice t...
There are 11 French public holidays (UK Bank Holidays). Most businesses, shops and offices will be closed, though some supermarkets and bakeries may be open in...
