Uncover Dordogne's lesser-known treasures. From quaint streets to stunning vistas, experience the allure of its second best villages ..read more

While the Olympic torch relay famously heralds the start of the Games, it will also shine a light on French cultural heritage. When the Olympic flame arrives in Marseille on Wednesday, May 8, it will mark the beginning of the largest event ever held in France. Featuring 15,000 athletes competing in more than 1,000 contests across 54 Olympic and Paralympic sports, the Paris 2024 Games will be a… Source ..read more

The replica of ship that first brought La Fayette to the United States, The Hermione, is currently in dry dock in France for vital repairs and the San Francisco Bay Area is coming to its aid by raising funds. There are several famous sailing ships in American history. Perhaps the starting trio is the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa Maria which were the fleet of ships that Columbus used to discover… Source ..read more

Travel notes from the real France. Carnet de Voyage is a weekly personal travel story in France sent in by readers. If you’d like to write a story for Carnet de Voyage, head here for details on how to submit. I was never adept at learning a new language. Eventually, I adopted a convenient position that I would never NEED another language. It was the 1970s and English seemed to be ever more… Source ..read more

Join us for an exclusive online exploration of the magnificent, centuries-old gardens of the Palace of Versailles, led by renowned garden expert Amy Kupec-Larue. With over 30 years of experience living, working, and guiding tours throughout France, Amy will take you on a captivating journey through these iconic grounds, which were first established in the 1630s and have bewitched visitors ever… Source ..read more

Enjoy a exclusive preview of Les Floralies Internationales, one of France’s most celebrated horticultural festivals, which take places in the Vendée this May. It’s France’s equivalent of the Chelsea Flower Show, only a lot more ambitious. When the horticultural festival Les Floralies Internationales was first staged back in 1956, it focused purely on gardens, flowers and plants. Over the years… Source ..read more

A new addition to Paris’ hip 11th arrondissement, Eunoé is a pleasant restaurant headed by Japanese chef Ryuji Sato who offers an unusual but delightful menu. One of the greatest pleasures of any visit to Paris is a long, leisurely meal at a new restaurant in a neighbourhood you’ve never visited before. This was the thought that went through my mind at the end of a soft Indian summer day while I… Source ..read more

If you’re looking for a long weekend by the coast, look no further than the Pays de Saint Jean de Monts on France’s Atlantic coast. It’s the perfect destination for a long weekend of three or four days for here, a mini-break = maxi-pleasure, and even the shortest of stays will be crammed with delights. Everyone, no matter your age or your chosen pastime, will love this 19km stretch of vast… Source ..read more

Learning French? Tired of the usual suspects one finds online and on smartphone apps? These five under-the-radar language-learning platforms offer different approaches to challenge you on your journey to learn le Français. As a language teacher, I am always searching for new ways to build fluency with my kiddos in whichever language I happen to be teaching that day. While the usual suspects like… Source ..read more

Travel notes from the real France. Carnet de Voyage is a weekly personal travel story in France sent in by readers. If you’d like to write a story for Carnet de Voyage, head here for details on how to submit. A lot of water has flowed under the Pont Neuf since I first visited Paris. But just how much only hit me during a stay in a quaint old-fashioned hotel hidden away in Place Dauphine. Source ..read more