France: a country of diversity and emotion
France is not one destination — it’s many.
Each region has its soul: Alsace with its half-timbered houses, Brittany with its wild coast, Burgundy with its wines, and Paris with its light.
Our guides take you from famous landmarks to hidden gems, from villages to vineyards, to experience the real France.
What You’ll Find Here
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Weekend trips and itineraries across France
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Regional guides: Brittany, Alsace, Provence, Corsica, Vendée...
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Cultural walks through castles, villages, and UNESCO sites
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French gastronomy: recipes, local markets, wines, and traditions
Homemade French fries may look simple, but great fries require precision. Written by a French food writer, this guide explains how fries are traditionally made in France, using techniques perfectly suited to potatoes commonly available in the United States and Canada. You will learn how to make crispy fries with a soft, fluffy center.
Where does the tradition of April Fool's Day come from? While "pranking" is a global phenomenon, its historical heart beats in France. From the calendar reforms of King Charles IX to a legendary 1634 escape in Nancy, discover how French history shaped this day of mischief.
France is one of the world’s top destinations for heritage lovers, with historic monuments, art cities, ancient villages and cultural landscapes. This guide helps you discover the most beautiful heritage sites in France and choose what to visit during your trip.
The beret is one of the most recognisable symbols of France worldwide. Often associated with French people, artists and soldiers, it is rarely worn in daily life today. This article explains the true history and origin of the French beret, beyond clichés.
The striped marinière is often seen as a typical French garment. Yet in reality, most French people rarely wear marinières today. So why does this image persist worldwide?
Blanquette de veau is one of the most traditional dishes in French family cooking. More than a recipe, it is a cultural classic: a slow-cooked veal stew with a creamy white sauce, deeply rooted in everyday French life and shared moments around the table.
In France, perfume is not just something you spray before leaving home. Fragrance is a language, a memory and a subtle way of being in the world. From royal courts to everyday life, perfume has become an invisible yet essential part of French identity.
In French, choosing between “tu” and “vous” is not simply a matter of conjugation : it is a subtle way of positioning yourself in relation to another person, of signaling closeness, respect, or gentle social sensitivity. This guide helps you understand these nuances so you can speak French with subtlety and elegance.
For over a thousand years, France was ruled by kings — warriors, diplomats, visionaries, sometimes tyrants, sometimes romantics, sometimes tragic figures. Their decisions shaped Europe, influenced culture, and left an imprint on art, language and politics. In this journey through French history, discover not just names and dates, but real people: Clovis, Charlemagne, Saint Louis, François I, Henri IV, Louis XIV, Louis XVI…
Here, we don’t recite dry academic facts — we bring the past back to life, with vivid portraits, human stories, and the French spirit.
This is the traditional French pot-au-feu recipe, a slow-simmered classic that brings together tender beef, aromatic broth, and vegetables cooked to perfection. It is one of France’s oldest and most comforting dishes, prepared for winter weekends and family gatherings across the country.
