Marseille is a large working port city, and not a quaint, compact historic centre that you will find elsewhere in France. We wanted to visit Marseille ever since we saw the opening scene of the 1971 film The French Connection, which featured Chez Fonfon in its opening scene. We don’t…
If you’ve been to Paris, or read about where to eat in Paris, you might have heard of the city’s bouillons.
Bouillons are restaurants that offer simple and affordable meals. But how did they originate?
Église Saint-Étienne, in Mulhouse, will be the setting for Terra Alsatia: In The Light Of History a new audio-visual show that tells stories of Alsace’s past.
Simply walking down the Avenue de Champagne in Épernay might be your ultimate Champagne experience. Not surprising in the least. But wait… there’s much more.
The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris is a historical narrative by Pulitzer Prize-winning author David McCullough. It explores the big adventure of various American notables who travelled to Paris in the 19th century, seeking inspiration and knowledge in various fields, including art, medicine, and literature. Originally published in hardback: May 2011.
Do you enjoy the fun of the fair? Most of us do. We love museums, too – especially the brilliant ones we find in France’s main cities. Why not combine the two?
A trip to Chartres is a great day out. What can you do in a day? Answer: quite a lot. We’ve done it and this is how it went. Besides, there’s always next time.
Riquewihr has tales to tell of knights, merchants and a history wine of production. For visitors to Riquewihr, medieval magic and more are definitely on offer.
When you’re in the Alsace region, you’ll discover for yourself all the things that make Colmar special. Until then, here are a few things to start with.
The big question: What should you see in Lille? The simple answer: Everything. If that’s not realistic, then here are some things for your ‘do not miss’ list.