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...
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...
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 ...
Halloween as a festival in France is still a relatively low-key affair without the razzamatazz of the American Halloween. It didn't really get started until th...
The food of France is a major reason to visit a country where good eating and drinking are such a large part of its culture. And it’s official. In 2010, UNESCO...
Normandy and Impressionism go hand in hand. This was where the movement started, attracting the group of 19th century painters who created this revolution. The...
Some fun facts about France to startle your friends with.
You probably do know that a Frenchman invented braille but did you know that the Napoleonic pig n...
France is rightly proud of its regional French food and its local products. Keep your eyes open as you shop in markets and towns and you’ll come across treasur...
