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...
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...
The wide-ranging Normandy Impressionist Festival (Normandie Impressionisme) runs from May 29 to September 27, 2026. It’s a great year for Impressionism, markin...
Here's some great budget accommodation in Antibes and Juan-les-Pins on the Mediterranean coast. Both these places, located on either side of the Cap d'Antibes ...
Plan a trip taking in the Christmas châteaux in the Loire Valley around Orléans that have special Christmas openings and events. They are located to the south ...
Bicycling in Les Chartrons ® Vincent_Bengold
Bordeaux is a glorious city. The gracious and elegant capital of the Aquitaine region is rich with classical b...
The D-Day Festival in Normandy runs officially from May 31 to June 15, 2025. But events start in April and you'll also find a lot to do from May 15 to June 30 ...
2025 is a big year for Caen as the city celebrates its Millennium in grand style. In 1025 Caen in Normandy was beginning to grow as the small port opened its t...
