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
She embodies the French Republic. Present in all town halls and on stamps, Marianne symbolizes liberty, equality, and fraternity. Her history, born of the French Revolution, tells the story of the very spirit of the French people.
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.
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.
It is from this woman, with a strong character, that descend all the kings of England and therefore the current king: Charles III, his children Princes William and Harry, and his grandchildren as Prince George. A woman of character, a friend of the arts, who turned an immense territory over to the English side because her husband was not in love with her...
Among the great scientific figures, Marie Curie occupies a unique place. Born in Poland, French by marriage and career, she revolutionized science with the discovery of radium and polonium. The first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only woman to win two in two different disciplines, she has gone down in history for her intelligence, courage and passion for research.
Without Jean-François Champollion, ancient Egypt would remain mute. This French genius of the XIXᵉ century unlocked the secret of hieroglyphics, giving birth to modern Egyptology. From his prodigious childhood in Grenoble to his discoveries in Paris and his long-awaited trip to Egypt, here's his incredible journey.
Discover the true story of d'Artagnan: his origins in the Gers region, his career as a musketeer, his role with the king, and the myth created by Dumas.
