It’s virtually impossible to visit France and not eat well. Acclaimed for its world-class gastronomy and restaurants, France overflows with culinary delights. Whether you prefer…
Summer in France is a time when culture spills out into the streets, historic landmarks become performance venues, and entire cities transform into open-air stages….
Skyscrapers, metro lines slinking back and forth, sports stadiums and concert arenas. Paris remains a modern icon for fashion, culture and gastronomy. But what was…
Imagine stopping by a local market to pick up some cheese, a fresh baguette, charcuterie, and maybe even a bottle of wine. The only question…
There’s cooking to feed oneself; and then there’s gastronomy to delight oneself. And France is king of gastronomy. For the French, eating isn’t just about…
Gorgeous coastlines, local culinary delights, layered history, and postcard-perfect villages await you in Normandy. Just a couple of hours north of Paris, this quietly captivating…
At first glance, travelers on the hunt for a sun-kissed trip to France think of Provence and the French Riviera. But these destinations, albeit fabulous,…
Moving right along in our Paris arrondissements series, after exploring the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, we arrive at the 4th arrondissement: the true historic heart…
Millefeuille, tarte aux framboises, Paris-Brest. From elaborately decorated pastries to mouth-watering classics, baking in France is an institution. On your next trip to France, perhaps…
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Claude Monet’s death, commemorating one of France’s most influential artists and a founding figure of Impressionism. From the…
Who was the King Louis who was sent to the guillotine? Which King Louis had the Château de Versailles built? Which king was named Saint…
Paris’ 3rd arrondissement is one of the capital’s most quietly captivating neighborhoods. Known for its creative energy and understated elegance, it offers a lived-in, authentic…