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
French history
France
French fries, mashed potatoes... Thank you Mister Parmentier
Jérôme Prod'homme
Can you imagine your life without French Fries, creamy Mashed Potatoes, or a comforting Shepherd's Pie? For us today, it’s unthinkable. Yet, for centuries, the French absolutely hated the potato, believing it was only fit for pigs! If we enjoy these delicacies today, we owe it to the stubbornness and marketing genius of one man: Antoine-Augustin Parmentier.
Parmentier wasn't just a scientist; he was the world's first true "influencer." He managed to convince King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette to turn a suspicious-looking tuber into a national treasure. As Monsieur de France, I invite you to discover the story of this visionary who didn't just change our plates—he saved France from hunger with a touch of style and a lot of audacity.
Article updated on January 8, 2026
The expression “French kiss” sounds unmistakably French, yet it is not truly French at all.
In the United States, it is commonly associated with romance, passion, and a certain idea of French charm. However, the real story behind the term is often misunderstood.
article updated on December 20, 2025
It is an old habit and even if it is less popular, especially since the COVID, the kiss remains an old French habit. A habit that has evolved throughout history, and is still evolving, since nothing is more human than a habit, and habits can change... Discover the history of the kiss in France with Monsieur de France...
A symbol known throughout the world, the French flag flies over monuments, town halls, and embassies. Created in 1794 during the Revolution, it represents the French nation and its values: liberty, unity, and pride. Here is its history, explained for all those who love France.
Marianne is one of France’s most powerful cultural symbols. More than a political emblem, she embodies French ideals of liberty and citizenship, appearing in art, public buildings and collective memory since the Revolution.
article updated on December 16, 2025
The "French gastronomic meal" is classified as "Intangible World Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO. What is classified is the meal with the order of the dishes, the way of serving, while gathering people for a friendship occasion or for an event. But entertaining is much more than that. The art of entertaining is also a part of France's history and it is also to it that France owes its reputation for refinement. How about a "French" dinner with the good manners that go with it? Here are Monsieur de France's tips on how to host a dinner party with elegance... In France.
Article updated on January 11, 2026
Recognized by UNESCO, French gastronomic meals are not just a simple dinner: they are a social and cultural ritual combining fine dining, sharing, and art de vivre. From local products to food and wine pairings, it perfectly illustrates French conviviality.
If you ask someone to imagine France, chances are they’ll think of the Eiffel Tower… or of a person walking down the street with a long, golden baguette under their arm. The baguette has become a universal emblem, as French as wine, cheese, or a beret. Yet this simple, everyday bread hides a surprising history, full of legends, innovations, and cultural habits deeply rooted in French life.
With its 65 centimeters of golden crust and 250 grams of light crumb, the baguette entered the lives of the French in the 20th century and never left. It accompanied meals, nourished childhood memories, and symbolized conviviality. And today, it is even listed as UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
We all know Ravel's Boléro, that haunting melody that rises and rises, until it explodes in a masterly orchestral finale. But behind this hypnotic work lies a discreet, perfectionist, sometimes ironic man who left his mark on French music in the XXᵉ century. Maurice Ravel, born in 1875 in Ciboure, died in 1937 in Paris, remains one of the world's most performed composers.
92 metres high, including base. Wearing a 7-point crown, brandishing an arm over 12 meters long and wearing... 879: one of the world's most famous monuments, the Statue of Liberty dominates New York harbour, and for over a century has been the embodiment of hope and emancipation. Designed by French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi and largely financed by France, it was inaugurated in 1886 in the presence of a million people. It symbolizes both Franco-American friendship and the universal ideal of freedom.
