Angers sits beside the Maine river in the western part of the Loire Valley. It’s a delightful city, relatively unknown, perfect for a short break and just the...
The Tapestry of the Apocalypse, housed in the formidable Château d'Angers in Angers, tells the extraordinary and powerful story of the Second Coming of Christ,...
Think of Claude Monet and you don’t immediately think of Brittany. But in mid September 1886, Monet traveled to the island of Belle-Île-en-Mer and was captivat...
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...
