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...
It's a packed diary for events in France in July 2025 with something to see and do in every region and every big city. The famous Tour de France cycles its way...
Events in France in June 2025 are glorious and varied. This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II so expect memorable events in Normandy. The...
The best Christmas markets in north France are just a short ferry ride across the English Channel, then there's a great choice in the region from Lille down to...
Events in France in December 2024 are spectacular. In major towns and cities, Christmas markets spring up in the streets and squares. Many places light u...
Visiting the glorious Christmas markets in France is one of the great joys of the holidays, for both the French and for foreign visitors. These wonderful Chris...
There's a real buzz about November events in France in 2024. The month starts with Halloween and includes chocolate, photographic exhibitions, food and wine. B...
There are some wonderful events in France in October this year. And there's the added advantage of being without the crowds of the summer vacation. Festivals r...
We all know something about the famous 19th-century Impressionist painters, but who were they? Here's a quick guide so you can impress your friends with your k...
Like many people, I found the news of Jane Birkin's death on Friday July 16, 2023, profoundly sad. For me it marked the end of an era, for myself and for other...
