Puy de Sancy, the highest peak of the Massif Central

Located 50km from Clermont-Ferrand, Puy de Sancy is the highest mountain in the Massif Central. The mountain towers over the ski resort of Super-Besse and the spa town ... Read more!

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The summit of the Grand-Ballon in the Vosges

The Grand-Ballon is the highest summit in the Vosges and is situated between the valleys of the Thur and the Lauch in Alsace. The Grand-Ballon summit Grand-Ballon in ... Read more!

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Quick facts about the Crêt de la Neige in the Jura

Crêt de la Neige is the highest mountain of the Jura Mountains and oversees the Pays de Gex and Lake Geneva. The Crêt de la Neige in the ... Read more!

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West Facade of Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris

The west facade of Notre-Dame cathedral is a remarkable Gothic masterpiece of simplicity and harmony. Architect Le Corbusier described the Notre-Dame’s facade as a ‘pure creation of the ... Read more!

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A Walking Tour in Kaysersberg, Alsace

Yesterday morning, Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. In the afternoon, we continued our discovery of this beautiful part of France ... Read more!

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A morning Walking Tour in Colmar, Alsace

Yesterday morning Pierre took Jodie from Australia on a Walking Tour in the old town of Colmar. It was a beautiful day and we took great pleasure in discovering the old ... Read more!

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Explore the unusual streets of La Campagne à Paris

Situated in the 20th arrondissement not far from the busy boulevard Périphérique, the curious neighbourhood of La Campagne à Paris is a pleasant yet surprising housing development in ... Read more!

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Panoramic Views of Opera Garnier, Paris

The Opera Garnier (or Palais Garnier) is one of Paris’ most celebrated monuments. Situated in the 9th arrondissement at the end of the Avenue de l’Opéra, the sumptuous opera house symbolises the opulence ... Read more!

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Palais Garnier – Explore Paris’ Prestigious Opera House

The Opera Garnier or Palais Garnier is one of Paris’ most celebrated monuments. Situated in the 9th arrondissement at the end of the Avenue de l’Opéra, the sumptuous ... Read more!

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Pont Neuf: the little secrets of Paris’ oldest bridge

Despite its name, the Pont Neuf (New Bridge) is Paris’ oldest standing bridge. Spanning the Seine between the Right and Left Banks, it crosses the western tip of ... Read more!

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Trivia about France: do you know the answers?

Here are 12 questions about France… do you know the answers? (the instructions above don’t apply for this quiz!)   France Trivia The answers A: the Garonne River. ... Read more!

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Discover the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel

The arc de triomphe du Carrousel is a triumphal arch completed by Napoleon in 1809. Situated in the 1st arrondissement of Paris on the place du Carrousel, it ... Read more!

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Bridges of Paris: a beautiful coffee-table book from Michael Saint James

Did you know that no less than thirty-seven bridges cross the Seine River in Paris? For American author Michael Saint James, they are no longer a mystery. Having spent the ... Read more!

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Place du Châtelet, Paris

Place du Châtelet is a public square that marks the border between the 1st and 4th arrondissements. Situated in the heart of Paris on the Right Bank, the busy square ... Read more!

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A climb to the top of the Tour Saint-Jacques, Paris

Only a few people have been able to climb the Tour Saint-Jacques, a single tower that rises in the centre of Paris. Many don’t even notice the monument as ... Read more!

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Discover the Ile Saint-Louis, Paris’ treasure island

Upstream from the Ile de la Cité and Notre-Dame cathedral, Ile Saint-Louis is the smaller of Paris’ two islands. Named after King Louis IX, it does not include ... Read more!

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Place de la Bastille, Paris

Shared with the 4th, 11th and 12th arrondissements, the Place de la Bastille is one of Paris’ most famous squares, owing its name to the infamous fortress that ... Read more!

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Unesco grants the historic centre of Dijon World Heritage status

On the 4th July the city of Dijon in Burgundy received great news when it was revealed that its historic centre was granted World Heritage status by Unesco. ... Read more!

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Preparing for Bastille Day in Paris

The preparations for the celebrations of Bastille Day in Paris are taking shape, with the installations and facilities being currently set up. Here are a few photos taken in ... Read more!

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Paris parks to be open all night during Summer

Today, the municipality of Paris has announced the opening of four great parks all night during the Summer months of July and August in response to the recent heatwave. ... Read more!

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