France’s Breathtaking Bell Towers
There are 23 UNESCO-listed belfries in L’Hexagone, renowned for their architecture and history. Here are four of our favourites.
BOULOGNE-SUR-MER
Even on a rainy day, the view from Boulogne-sur-Mer’s belfry is a striking sea of red...
12 Must-See Towns and Villages in Auvergne
Our choice of must-see villages and towns in Auvergne
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What to See and Do in Auvergne
Blesle
One of four Plus Beaux Villages in Haute-Loire, it grew up around a...
The Shutters of Provence
I’m frequently asked why I titled my blog Shutters and Sunflowers. All throughout this enchanting country shutters are found framing the windows of both historic and recently constructed buildings-- particularly in Provence.
And from mid...
What To See and Do in Tarn-et-Garonne
With lots of natural scenic splendour, this is a great place to get out and about, by boat, by bike or on foot
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12 Essential Visits in Tarn-et-Garonne
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12 Essential Visits in Tarn-et-Garonne
Our choice of must-see villages, buildings and other places of interest
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Auvillar
This village above the Garonne, famous for its circular covered market place, is classified among the Plus...
A Year after the Devastating Fire at Notre-Dame De Paris
A year after the devastating fire at Notre-Dame, Caroline Harrap looks at what comes next for the world-famous cathedral – and discovers why its future could still be at risk
Standing across the Seine from...
Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul de Vence, A Photo Tour
On the art trail in Provence? Don't miss the Fondation Maeght, a world famous cultural institution and one of France's most important private art foundations. (In fact, it was the very first in the...
Photo Essay: The Famous Pilgrimage Site of Vézelay
Just 3 hours on the A6 from Paris will bring you (back) to a remarkable era in French religious history. Situated in the Yonne department in Burgundy, Vézelay is a designated UNESCO World Heritage...
12 Villages to Visit in the Rhône Valley
This is a region rich in pretty villages that have been well-preserved through the centuries
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TAIN-L’HERMITAGE
Wine and chocolate meet at this crossroads of some of the Rhône Valley’s...
12 Iconic Renaissance Sites in the Loire Valley
As the cradle of the French Renaissance, the Val de Loire boasts a wealth of places to explore
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Things to See and Do in...