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…
Summer is fast approaching, and that means one thing. Soon, tourists from across France and the world will flock to the French Riviera for a season of sea, sand and sun. The French Riviera, located in France’s southeast, is a magnet for visitors. The coastline is marked by unique towns and villages and some of the best beaches in Europe. Some come here to party up a storm in…
France is a country that takes its cultural festivities seriously. With eleven official public holidays each year, and many other unofficial holidays, we are a nation that loves a celebration – be it for a religious, national, cultural, music, art or culinary reason. French holidays are exciting, diverse and steeped in tradition, and we welcome all to partake in these celebrations with us. If you’re eager to observe…
Did you know that many French inventions have altered the course of history and made our lives easier? It’s true! Over the last few hundred years, French ingenuity has improved the way that many industries across the world operate, and many of our inventions are still in use – exactly as they were designed to be used – today. Life-saving medical interventions. Inventions that changed the…
Are you a budding French cheese buff? Our guide to the 13 best French cheeses includes their history, flavour notes and even how to best enjoy each! No food is more synonymous with France than cheese. After all, we are the home of over 1000 varieties of cheese, so it goes without saying that we take the art of cheesemaking seriously! From the northernmost reaches of the country to the…