One of the main features of the Pyrenees mountains is that they form a natural border between France and Spain. There is a French proverb saying: “Vérité en ... Read more!
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Matefaim lyonnais aux pommes – Apple “matefaim”
The Matefaim Lyonnais looks a lot like a cross between a normal cake and a traditional crêpe. As with most specialties originating from Lyon, it is a rich taste. ... Read more!
Leeks gratin – Gratin de poireaux
People from Lyon love “gratins”, and especially leeks gratin. Find out more about the recipe below! Ingredients 12 leeks ½ litre of Beaujolais (optional) Salt Pepper 3 garlic ... Read more!
Paillasson lyonnais
This is our recipe for a delicious Paillasson Lyonnais (from the city of Lyon). Ingredients 1kg of Potatoes 35g of Butter Oil Salt and Pepper Method Peel the ... Read more!
Practical information for planning your visit to Lyon
Lyon is France’s second-largest urban area after Paris and the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. The city is a primary tourist site with its historic town (Vieux-Lyon, Presqu’île) ... Read more!
The 18th century triumphal arch of Nancy
A few words about the triumphal arch of Nancy: when we hear about “Arc de Triomphe”, we immediately think about the grand Napoleonic arch at the top of the Champs-Élysées ... Read more!
The Alsace Wine Route is celebrating its 60th anniversary!
This year, the Alsace Wine Route is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Arguably the most beautiful scenic route of France, the Wine Route extends over 170 km following the ... Read more!
10 interesting facts about Paris you should know!
The monuments of Paris are imposing, solemn or sacred. Tourists photograph them from every angle and admire them in an often superficial way. But Paris is a city ... Read more!
Montagne Sainte-Victoire: the iconic mountain of Aix
Montagne Sainte-Victoire is an iconic natural landmark in Provence, along with other famous peaks such as Mont Ventoux and Sainte-Baume. The “mountain of Aix” extends over 18 kilometres ... Read more!
Discover the Quais de la Seine: Paris’s Timeless Treasure
The banks of the River Seine (Quais de la Seine) in Paris have been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 1991. Along the Seine are ... Read more!
Why you should discover the Marais District in Paris
The Marais District is located in the 3rd and 4th arrondissements in Paris between Beaubourg and the Place de la Bastille on the right bank of River Seine. It ... Read more!
Hôtel Carnavalet, Paris
The fine Hôtel Carnavalet is a mansion from the 17th century is located at the corner of Rue des Francs Bourgeois and Rue de Sévigné in the Marais district, Paris. ... Read more!
Panthéon, Paris
The neo-classical Panthéon stands at the top of the Sainte-Geneviève hill in the 5th arrondissement. With its remarkable colonnaded dome, it shares some similitudes with St. Paul’s cathedral in ... Read more!
Madeleine Church, Paris
The Madeleine Church in the 8th arrondissement in Paris was designed as a temple to the glory of Napoleon’s army. It is located at the end of Rue ... Read more!
The art of the scarf
The scarf is an art. This I have found to be true. It is an art that seems to be ingeniously built into the French genes and one ... Read more!
Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church, Paris
The Saint-Étienne-du-Mont Church is a Gothic sanctuary located Place Sainte-Geneviève next to the Panthéon in the 5th arrondissement. Built between 1492 and 1626, the sanctuary was intended to ... Read more!
The prestigious Hôtel des Invalides in Paris
At the centre of the 7th arrondissement on the Left Bank, the grand complex of Hôtel des Invalides is easily recognisable with its magnificent gilded dome. Inside the ... Read more!
Discover the village of Montmartre in Paris
Situated in the 18th arrondissement, the iconic ‘Butte Montmartre’ is one of Paris‘ most famous districts. Full of contrasts, encircled by busy boulevards, it has kept the atmosphere ... Read more!
Crémieu, Isère, Rhône-Alpes
Located some 40kms East of Lyon, the little medieval town of Crémieu is a jewel of rich architectural and historic heritage. The old streets of Crémieu still evoke ... Read more!
The cultural highlights of Provence
The Provence, part of the PACA region, one of the richest in France, is the most visited area in France after Paris city. Located in the South-East, this ... Read more!
