Inspired by Nature: Château, Gardens and Art of Chaumont-sur-Loire
Ditched royal seat turned world-class art centre and host of the International Garden Festival, the Château de Chaumont-sur-Loire is the Loire Valley's comeback kid. The retreat of choice of Catherine de' Medici, it was...
The Fête des Roses at the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Every year for the last 10 years, rose lovers have been gathering at the Villa Ephrussi-de-Rothschild in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat to celebrate not only the queen of the flower kingdom, but also the woman behind the...
Viva Leonardo da Vinci! Renaissance Events in the Loire Valley
Celebrating the quincentenary of the French Renaissance in Centre-Val de Loire
Related article: Cradle of the Renaissance: A Celebration in the Loire Valley
The 500th anniversary of the French Renaissance will be celebrated in 2019 with...
Top 12 Most Iconic Sites in the Midi-Pyrénées
There are 26 Grands Sites in Midi-Pyrénées... Here is our choice of the top 12.
Related articles: Great Destinations: Midi-Pyrénées, Lighting the Way
CONQUES, AVEYRON
The Abbey of Sainte-Foy is the focal point for this maze of...
The Heritage of Montpellier: Top 5 Things To See and Do
Often overlooked for France's southern metropolises, the capital of Languedoc is a truly effervescent city with culture aplenty, a thriving art scene and historic gems to explore at every turn
FABRE MUSEUM
With more monuments than...
Discover the Chateau de Fontainebleau, the House of Kings
Louis XIV came to Fontainebleau to escape the pressures of Versailles and Napoleon chose it over any palace in France. His “true house of kings” still has no equal, writes Jennifer Ladonne
Only 43 miles...
What to See and Do in the Pays de la Loire
Including adventures with historical characters and animals – both real and fantastical
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12 Must-See Attractions of the Pays de la Loire Region
Val de Loire Wine Route
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12 Nature Experiences on France’s Northern Coast (and Beyond)
Many come for the remembrance tourism, but Northern France’s flora and fauna attractions are superb too
Related article: Enjoying the High Life on the Northern Coast
BAIE DE SOMME
At low tide, and in the company of...
Things to See and Do in the Dordogne Valley
From sports and outdoor activities to culture and history, you need never run out of ideas in the Dordogne Valley
Related article: Exploring the Treasures of the Dordogne Valley
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
Ballooning: Soar serenely over the châteaux...
A Passion for Picnics and Entertaining: An Excerpt from “Everyday Monet”
The magic of Claude Monet's garden comes to life in a new book called Everyday Monet: A Giverny-Inspired Gardening and Lifestyle Guide to Living Your Best Impressionist Life. Within this visually stunning book, Monet expert...
