French Culture
10 Surprising Anglophones Who Speak French
Parlez-vous français? (“do you speak French?”) For most of us the answer is non, but...
Parisian Walkways: Rue Paul Bert in the 11th Arrondissement
From the epicentre of the Revolution to a centre for epicurean revolution, this lively Parisian...
Book Review: Dior in Bloom
This breath-takingly beautiful book, put together by Justine Picardie, the former editor-in-chief of Harper’s Bazaar...
French Cinema: Profile of Actress and Director Fanny Ardant
One of France’s leading ladies and sometime muse to François Truffaut, the legendary actress and...
France’s Breathtaking Bell Towers
There are 23 UNESCO-listed belfries in L’Hexagone, renowned for their architecture and history. Here are...
Château de Valençay: The Most Picturesque Park and Princely Palace
The French novelist George Sand noted that “no king has owned a more picturesque park.”...
Accommodation in France
Where to Stay and Eat in Vaucluse
Our selection of the best accommodation and dining in the département
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What to See and Do in Vaucluse
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Where to Stay and Eat in Auvergne
Our choice of hotels and restaurants to enjoy during your trip in this beautiful area
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Younan Collection: Live the Château Dream in France
In the late 1970s, an almost-penniless Zaya Younan arrived in the U.S. from Iran, and succeeded in fulfilling the American Dream way beyond his...
Where to Stay and Eat in Tarn-et-Garonne
Our choice of hotels and restaurants to enjoy during your trip in this beautiful département
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Notorious Hotels with History in France
From Marie Antoinette’s execution to Coco Chanel’s eviction, they have been the offices of writers and the dens of thieves. Chloe Govan shares the...
Where to Stay and Eat in the Charente Valley
Our choice of hotels and restaurants to enjoy during your trip along this beautiful river
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