Few travel experiences are as enchanting as wandering the halls and gardens of French chateaux. These grand estates are living monuments to France’s history, architecture, and artistry, each with its own story to tell. Whether you’re captivated by Renaissance elegance, medieval fortresses, or opulent royal residences, here are our pick of the 5 best French chateaux to add to your travel list. 1. Château de Chambord Location…
There’s something undeniably magical about Provence in the summer. Sun-drenched landscapes, lavender-scented air, medieval villages perched on hillsides, and an easy rhythm that invites you to slow down. A road trip is the best way to experience it all, giving you the freedom to linger in vineyard valleys, chase golden-hour light, and lose yourself in charming cobbled streets. Here’s our guide to help you plan…
Easter, or Pâques in French, is a widely celebrated holiday in France, marked by religious traditions, family gatherings, and, of course, delicious food. While France doesn’t have the same Easter Bunny culture as some other countries, food plays a central role in the celebrations. From indulgent chocolate treats to traditional French dishes, here’s what you can expect on the Easter table in France. Chocolate eggs, bells……
France is synonymous with wine. It’s the birthplace of some of the world’s most celebrated varieties, and French wine regions boast rich histories and distinctive wine styles. From the rolling hills of Bordeaux to the sun-kissed vineyards of Provence, French wine offers something for each and every wine lover. Whether you’re a connoisseur or a casual sipper, each region tells its own story through its wines…
Love nothing more than snuggling up under some blankets and diving into a travel memoir that takes you away to foreign lands? Us too! Some of the best travel books written by expats in a new home take place in France. Americans finding their feet in Paris. Brits leaving the city behind for a quiet life in Provence. Canadians who found the nuances of French life so fascinating that they…
Sport in France is a national pastime, and we are a country of eager sportsmen and women, and just as passionate spectators. With the 2024 Olympic Games being held in Paris this summer (be sure to check out our locals guide to the Games), France is on the sporting world stage, and the major event is bound to ignite even more passion for the French to become involved in sport…