Destinations
Beaune – Capital of Burgundy Wines
The Varnished-Tile Roofs of Beaune's Hôtel-Dieu is the Symbol of Burgundy … [Read More...]
Cycling Holidays in France: Burgundy by Bike
With 580 Kms of Cycle Routes, Seeing Burgundy by Bike is a Travel … [Read More...]
Avignon, The Chiming Town
Travel to Avignon - Things to See and Do in Avignon: Avignon's origins can … [Read More...]
Shopping
Paris Sale – Paris is the Shopping Capital of the World
During the January Paris Sale, the City Transforms into a Bargain Basement for … [Read More...]
Roubaix Designer Outlet
Roubaix, a town of art, history and dedication to fashion: Roubaix Designer … [Read More...]
Troyes Designer Outlet
Troyes' association with clothing dates back to 12th century Troyes Designer … [Read More...]
Sightseeing
A Visit to Rungis Market – by Ken Osei
For Any Serious "Foodie" a Trip to Rungis is Worthwhile: An article that I had read on this website about the Marché Rungis inspired me to include a Rungis market visit as part of our Paris trip itinerary in early January 2013. Rungis offers group guided tours of the market on the second Friday of every month, but unfortunately we were not … [Read More...]
Grand Theâtre and the Opéra de Dijon
Grand Theâtre - The Grand Opera Venue of the Opéra de Dijon: As the name implies, the Grand Theâtre de Dijon on Place Theâtre is a grand opera house in the historic centre of Dijon. Each season, the Opéra de Dijon and a variety of different companies perform an eclectic mixture of operas, from the classic Italian composers to some more … [Read More...]
Salle Pleyel – A Celebrated Concert Hall in Paris
Salle Pleyel - A Celebrated Concert Hall in the Most Fashionable Paris Street The Salle Pleyel is a performing arts centre on rue du Faubourg Saint-Honore, one of the most fashionable streets in Paris. The concert hall hosts some 200 concerts each year and the building is also home to the Orchestre de Paris and the Orchestre Philharmonique de … [Read More...]
Food
Reblochon – The Cheese Name With Quite a Story
Reblochon Cheese is From the Haute-Savoie Region and is AOC Accredited: We first came across Reblochon cheese when we were travelling in Annecy. This soft washed-rind and smear-ripened French cheese is a specialty of the Haute-Savoie region and so as cheese lovers we had some of this delicious cheese. Reblochon was first produced in the … [Read More...]
Some Sweet Things from Avignon and the Region
Avignon and Regional Specialty Foods: In Avignon, we came across La Cure Gourmande, a sweet shop with devilishly tempting sweets that are sure to melt the strongest willpower. If you like to try local specialty foods and have got a sweet tooth, you'll be pleased to know that some of these sweets are from Avignon and the region. Some … [Read More...]
Food in Normandy
Many of the Food in Normandy Are AOC Designated: Normandy is a food lover's paradise. With 600 kilometres of coastline and a rich agricultural hinterland covered with fruit orchards, dairy farms and vegetable fields, Normandy is a source of quality meats, seafood, cheeses and fruit and vegetables. Not only is Normandy a food producing … [Read More...]
Useful Facts
French Metric Weights and Measures and their equivalents
Metric Weights and Measures and Conversions Units legally used in business in France How to convert the metric system of weights and measures into their Imperial equivalents and vice versa In general, weights & measures in France and the Continent are metric. Credit for originating the … [Read More...]
Farms, cottages, villas, beachfront properties in France for sale or rent
A property in France can be a good investment Whether your dream is a farm or cottage in the Dordogne, a South of France villa or a beachfront property in Provence, the question of buying or renting is always the first question to be considered. Taking down the "For Sale" sign is easy, but buying and more importantly, maintaining, property in … [Read More...]
Find A Phone Number in France
House, Business or Mobile (Cell) Phone Numbers in France Finding a French phone number (or "Numéro Téléphone France"), whether for someone's house or business, is easy if you read French or have the Google tool bar to do the translation, as the major French telephone directories don't use English. All French phone … [Read More...]