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...
May is such a lovely month and still relatively quiet so you can see the sights at your own pace before the crowds arrive. The weather is good and the parks an...
The wide-ranging Normandy Impressionist Festival (Normandie Impressionisme) runs from May 29 to September 27, 2026. It’s a great year for Impressionism, markin...
It's a packed diary for events in France in July 2026 with something to see and do in every region and every big city. The famous Tour de France cycles its way...
November in France is full of great events. The month starts with Halloween and includes chocolate, photographic exhibitions, food and wine. But of all the eve...
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...
The D-Day Festival in Normandy happens every year but this year it’s special, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings. There are special D-Day...
We all know something about the famous 19th-century Impressionist painters, but who were they? Here's a quick guide so you can impress with your knowledge of t...
