La Culture: 5 Must-See Art Exhibitions in France This Spring
Mark your calendars for these unmissable rendezvous with art, history, beauty, and incalculable riches.
Mary Cassatt, An American Impressionist in Paris
Accomplished portrait artist Mary Cassatt lived nearly 60 years in France. The first retrospective in...
The 12 Most Iconic Sites of The Berry
The places you really should see while you are in this remarkable region of central France.
Related article: Le Berry, The Green Heart of France
BOURGES
A UNESCO-listed cathedral, medieval city and tranquil marshland area make the...
Art Exhibitions in Paris: Tintoretto, The Birth of a Genius
This major exhibition at the Musée du Luxembourg in Paris focuses on the first 15 years of the career of one of the most fascinating Italian painters of the Renaissance: Tintoretto – an ambitious...
Parisian Walkways: Passage Jouffroy, the Historic Covered Shopping Arcade
It is, and always has been, one of the most popular covered arcades in the French capital. Jeffrey T Iverson meets the people who give the Passage Jouffroy its unique air
Stepping into one of...
12 Reasons to Visit Aveyron
Dotted with rugged landscapes and more ‘Plus Beaux Villages’ than any other part of the Hexagon, Aveyron is one for the bucket list. Here are 12 reasons to explore France’s 12th département...
UNMISSABLE SIGHTS
Nestled in...
Great Travel Destinations: Le Berry, The Green Heart of France
Part of the Centre region, the ancient province of Le Berry offers culture, architecture and countryside. Gillian Thornton made the two-hour journey from Paris
Many visitors to France – not to mention its residents –...
The Most Iconic Sites of Nord-Pas de Calais
First time in Nord-Pas de Calais? Build these essential stops into your itinerary to make the most of your trip.
Related articles: Top of the World, Nord-Pas de Calais
Things to See and Do in...
Things to See and Do in Nord-Pas de Calais
Explore the region’s history, natural heritage and enjoy many outdoor activities
Related article: Top of the World, Nord-Pas de Calais
REMEMBRANCE
Follow four self-drive Remembrance Trails to visit memorials to and cemeteries
of the fallen from WWI. For...
French Travel Destinations: Top of the World, Nord-Pas de Calais
Separated from Great Britain by a narrow stretch of sea, the twin départements of Nord and Pas-de-Calais are pleasantly familiar yet delightfully different. Gillian Thornton explores the region’s coast, countryside and culture
Standing on the...
10 Reasons to Visit Montélimar, the “Gateway to Provence”
Nicknamed the “gateway to Provence”, with its postcard-perfect lavender fields and balmy climes, the capital of nougat in Drôme Provençale makes a choice retreat for savvy travellers and foodies
RICH HERITAGE
Perched high above the medieval...