Exploring French châteaux: visiting Versailles
Now, there is much more to France's most famous castle's estate than only the castle and gardens. There are actually three castles: the main castle, Le Grand Trianon and Le Petit Trianon!
Paris, France
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Paris, France
The 'forbidden' French market
I got an early start one morning to check out a French market I had…
Paris, France
French legend Astérix the Gaul comes to Pas-de-Calais
Along with most of the expats in the group, I had heard of Astérix, but…
Nord Pas-de-Calais, France
The giant omelette in Bessières
If you are passing through the Toulouse region on Easter Monday, I invite you to…
Toulouse, France
Remarkable Gardens in France: Jardins Remarquables
In May 2003, the label Jardin Remarquable was created in order to celebrate the magnificent…
A wander through Mouzaïa
Mouzaïa is an oasis of villas or pedestrian walkways and stairways lined with street lamps,…
Paris, France
World Kite Flying Championships in the north of France
Every year in spring, Berck-sur-Mer - a charming seaside resort town on the Opal Coast…
FranceHow to be entertained in a French ski resort
The French ski resort of La Clusaz hosts a special competition at the end of the ski season. In French, it’s called the Défi Foly, which translates to the ‘madness challenge’. Contestants do have to be a bit crazy to participate, as the competition involves trying to ski across a freezing cold lake. France