France

The French Riviera is best known for celebrities and glamor, but below the shiny surface is substance. The Isle St. Honorat is one of the oldest Christian monasteries in... keep reading →

This is a remarkable lake. Eastern France's Lac de Madine is a scenic lake which attracts many tourists, who take advantage of its beaches for bathing and its waters... keep reading →

In the foothills of the Pyrenees, the town of Foix is built around its Medieval castle. Historically, the Counts of Foix were noted as Co-Princes of Andorra, sharing this... keep reading →

Flag of France Lyon, France - Place Bellecour and Fourvière view Place Bellecour in Lyon, France, is a splendid public square in the Downtown area, itself on a island in the... keep reading →

Regarding the name of this fine structure in Marseille (sometimes written in English 'Marseilles'), the visitor may exclaim: Oh, I've heard of Longchamp! Well, this may... keep reading →

A restored mediaeval castle in the heart of France, the chateau de Chabenet is the most beautiful castle I have seen in the area. As soon as you cross the entry gates you... keep reading →

Strasbourg, France, the capital of Alsace in Northeastern France, wasn't always Strasbourg, France. Founded in 12 B.C., the city has gone back and forth between France and... keep reading →

Notre Dame on the Seine at night My first night in Paris was energized by pure adrenaline as I had only arrived that morning which was already like 3 P.M. for me. Flying... keep reading →

I have always been a little obsessed with medieval history. The castles, the armor, everything. I thought that anyone who is traveling to France should make sure to put some... keep reading →

The city of Dunkirk (French: Dunkerque ; Dutch: Duinkerken) has not one magnificent belfry, but two. Medieval belfry Its freestanding belfry, built in Gothic style circa... keep reading →