Welcome to France! Explore French arts & culture, cuisine, history, language, literature, monuments, museums, shopping, sightseeing, wines, etc. Dozens of topics, chapters on Paris, 21 provinces, overseas territories, former French colonies; plus feature articles, daily news, calendar of events, and more. Discounts on your favorite French books, music CDs, videos, fine art, and gourmet foods. Online hotel reservations, airline tickets, car rentals, rail passes, travel accessories.
As you may or may not know, I am pursing a graduate degree in Holocaust and Genocide Studies (lighthearted fun, I know). I know this is a blog about Paris, but a current event has recently come to my attention that I wish to share in the hopes that you all will be as deeply moved to do something as I am. When we all think about the Holocaust, or h...
Pre-WWII France In the 1920s and 1930s, France, like the rest of Europe and America, suffered from hyperinflation during the Great Depression. The middle class was hardest hit as they resorted to selling personal belongings and treasured heirlooms that had been in their families for generations. Devastated, they looked for someone or something to ...
Step back in time to La Belle Montmartre - 2007 (by J. Boyer-Switala) Introduction Marion Cotillard's character in Midnight in Paris wants to live in La Belle Ãpoque France as she believes it to be Paris' Golden Age. She won't get much of an argument from me - although I'd be more inclined to say I'd like to visit (not permanently reside in) La B...
Since I can't live in Paris at the present, one way I get my Paris "fix" is through cinema. In the odd chance that there is anyone else like me out there (that is, ridiculously obsessed with the City of Light), I thought I would post a little about my go-to movies about Paris for when I am missing it most. There are tons of movies out ...
Bonjour et Bienvenue! My Blog dedicated to all things French. I am a wife, mother, history teacher, and Francophile. There is nothing more Id rather do than be in Paris .but since I cant always be there, writing about the object of my affection (or perhaps obsession is most accurate!) is the next best thing. Please leave comments I would love to hear from you! À bientôt!
Friendly tourist information and online booking engine for hotel, guesthouse and hostel, for backpacker and clean tourism as well as reservation for cheap room in China, Japan, India, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Pakistan, Bengladesh, Hong Kong, Singapore, Europe, Americas...
Discover Lyon and the surrounding countryside. Panoramic views and information on sightseeing spots, ancient cities, urban architecture, sound & light shows, lodging, transportation, etc.
Descriptions and history of the great Cathedrals of France. Adapted from "Cathedrals and Cloisters of the South of France" and other public domain sources.
Nice city guide: handpicked selection of the best Nice apartments, Nice hotels, nice nightlife and cheap flights to Nice. Travel tips for the Cote d'azur: Cannes, Monaco and French Riviera real estate
Consult our detailed street maps of the twenty Paris arrondissements (neighborhoods), including major landmarks, parks & gardens, Paris metro stops, railroad stations, and waterways.
Celebrate the song, 'Ma Normandie' (Frédéric Bérat), and the charming countryside which provided its inspiration. Musical slideshow and lyrics highlight Bérat's lovely song. Photo galleries, gastronomy, and maps of Normandy.
