Visit the French village of Vouvant: wander along cobbled streets and hiking trails Explore the rich history and artistic allure of this medieval hideaway, nestled in the heart of the Vendée
Visit Grasse: the picturesque fragrance capital of France Historian Dr Julia Faiers shares the surprising history of this perfumed Unesco town in Alpes-Maritimes, attracting the likes of Queen Victoria and Coco Chanel
Six quirky things to do in Strasbourg Admire pastel-coloured timbered houses, visit a voodoo museum or take a bath... in beer
magazine What you need to know before visiting the European Parliament in Strasbourg Explore the heart of the EU in eastern France
Ten top science museums to visit in France Explore interactive exhibits and workshops offering engaging experiences and fun for all ages
Exploring Vulcania: France's volcanic adventure theme park Discover the thrilling and unique blend of science and entertainment in Puy-de-Dôme
Martel: the medieval French town home to a 'truffle' train and lavender festival The small town in the Lot offered refuge to an English throne heir until his death
Cherry blossoms galore: Europe's largest Japanese garden is in France Picnic beneath pink trees and celebrate the tradition of Hanami at the Parc Oriental de Maulévrier
The Pyrenees village where Napoléon III and Victor Hugo went to bathe The thermal spa village of Cauterets has a long history of welcoming France’s famous names, who came to relax and enjoy its stunning scenery
Ranking shows the best places to live in France in 2025 A wide range of data and thematic criteria was used to sort 34,935 communes nationwide
Beaulieu-sur-Dordogne: why pilgrims flock to this French beauty spot Art historian Dr Julia Faiers marvels at the village known for its majestic Saint-Pierre abbey
Five facts about Nouvelle France The five colonies of New France still influence modern day America through language, culture and place names
Discover the capital of comics books in the west of France We hear from the advisers of Angoulême's museum ahead of the festival which runs from January 29 to February 2
Photos: Magical images as Lyon launches its 25th Fête des Lumières Stunning light shows take place in the evenings at 32 different venues
Explore the idyllic Normandy village that inspired a tragic literary masterpiece Shortlisted as one of France’s favourite villages, Ry was also the setting for Flaubert’s Madame Bovary
Rosé: how a once-cheap wine became France's favourite It has become more popular than red in recent years
Strasbourg pioneers major green road project Eastern France sees a radical environmental initiative as Strasbourg removes roads to restore natural habitats and combat urban heat
Smashing it: Colombian-born Piñata maker brings joy to French children Her unique studio lights up central Paris with a Latin American tradition
App lets blind hikers explore France Voice-guided system can lead visually impaired people around adapted footpaths
Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Musical mausoleum In which of France's 13 regions was this photo taken?
Map of French accents: which do you prefer? From the major division between north and south to the departments split in two - everywhere has one
Guess the French region with the help of this clue: Source of life in bloom In which of France's 13 regions was this floral photo taken?
Did you know: Paris cemetery is home to a tomb promising fecundity The famous burial plot honours a legendary martyr to Republicans and is a symbol of love and fertility
Only French village called Saint-Valentin embraces romantic links The tiny village in Indre takes its name seriously with an annual festival for visiting lovers around Valentine’s Day
SEE: The medieval bastide villages of south-west France Historian Dr Julia Faiers uncovers the story behind the grid streets and arcades that tourists love
Louis Braille’s life and legacy celebrated in French hometown Coupvray Aged 15, Braille established a writing system that would transform the lives of sight-impaired people globally
The island fortress of French presidents reveals its secrets The Fort de Brégançon on the Riviera has been their hidden getaway for decades
Find Paris’s secret village hidden in the bustling Marais district Wander around independent shops and tranquil courtyards in the maze-like Village Saint-Paul
Centre yourself in the wine-making, historical heart of France We explore the central department of Cher, where visitors can step back in time in the medieval city of Bourges, mess about in boats, or sample some world-famous wine
Interesting facts on this week’s Tour de France destinations What do we know about the French places that the cycling extravaganza is passing through?
Aix-en-Provence: the refined city full of French Christmas tradition Watch santons figures being made, sample the sweet calissons or travel back to the 1960’s in elegant Aix
Whistlestop weekend in Paris makes perfect ‘memorial tour’ finale On her final French trip in memory of late husband Patrick, writer Sally Ann Voak enjoys a boogie at a traditional guinguette , views repairs to Notre-Dame, and sleeps in Toulouse-Lautrec’s brothel
Remote French village reinvigorated by women farmers and Basque pigs A new generation of dynamic young farmers is moving into Urepel, but the telephone reception is not quite as vigorous
Visit magical Marseille and swap snow for sun this Christmas The vibrant Provençal city that offers 136 hours of December sunshine is full of festive spirit and a wonderful Christmas market
Collonges-la-Rouge: first to be crowned among the Plus Beaux Villages de France This fairytale mountain village gets its name from the intense red bricks made with sand grains of the nearby Massif Central
Meet the French craft beer brewers taking wine drinkers by storm We take you on a boozy tour of museums, fairs and micro-breweries where regional ‘terroir’ is still important
Ideas for autumn half-term holiday break with children in Toulouse The cosmopolitan capital of Occitanie offers museums, adventures in space, play areas and cafés - we share money-saving tips
Armentières’ historic bridge and bawdy song make for inspiring visit Journalist Sally Ann Voak continues working through her late husband’s travel bucket list by paying tribute to a beloved friend – and unpicking a saucy French legend
French legends part two: Giants and ghosts – stories from the east We continue our myths and legends’ series with a look east to a mysterious mountain peak, a ghostly lady, a family of giants and a demonic horse
Five French towns for day trips into Spain, Switzerland and Germany Walk over the Large Hadron collider or step into a different time zone, we share five places you can stroll from France to a foreign town
MAP: Dive into our 10 refreshing places to cool off in France From beaches to glacier lakes to wine cellars, we pick out some refreshingly cool beauty spots in France
Australian in Paris walks every street to see variety of his district The 36-year-old spent more than two weeks discovering the 20th arrondissement by foot so as to better understand its diverse cultures
Saint-Véran: the quaint alpine village feels ‘how France used to be’ Hikers, astronomers and city-dwellers head to the highest village in France to reconnect with nature
Bucket list trip along French Riviera in memory of romantic husband ‘Sur le Pont d’Avignon’ via Nice, Monaco and Draguignan - Connexion writer Sally Ann Voak journeys through France to honour her late husband
Back to the classroom: visiting France’s school museums Take a nostalgic trip around the country and pay a visit to the country’s finest museums dedicated to the history of education
Lavoirs: How these communal wash houses changed French culture Though they are no longer used, you still come across them, typically on the fringe of a village or town
How passionate farmers are reviving Menton’s iconic lemon The town’s annual lemon festival, which takes places this month, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors but has to rely on imported fruits after the local industry fell into decline
Marseille: The cultural melting pot of France’s south In her series on the cultural history of France, art historian Dr Julia Faiers traces the fascinating past of this Mediterranean port city through three of its historic buildings
A tour of France's spectacular clocks From Paris to Rouen, Bordeaux to Blois, France is home to some extraordinary ‘timepieces’, from the country’s oldest in Paris to restored gems off the beaten track. In no time you will be fascinated
What does the French sign ‘sauf riverains’ mean? A 'Riverain' is someone who lives or owns land or property near a river, but these signs often appear where there is no river nearby?
The French village whose pocket knives are a cut above The plateau-perched village of Laguiole in the south of France is where knives and cheese keeps its small economy booming
France's love of slow VW camper van holidays continues to grow From VW lovers of a certain vintage to a new generation of tourists who love slow paced holidays, camper van rentals in France are hugely popular
Mountain life: 200 years of guiding us at Chamonix in the Alps Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix is the world’s oldest company of mountain guides. Its President, Olivier Greber, talks about their their mission to communicate their mountain passion to others
Musée des Maisons Comtoises: See how people used to live in France An open-air museum of traditional houses dating from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries shows how locals adapted their architecture to the conditions they were living in
Open Gardens scheme in France records best season yet The money generated – €2,000 more than in 2019 – will benefit a number of French children’s charities
A tour of French perfumes from Paris to Provence The Provençal town of Grasse holds a special place in perfumery history. Join us on a fragrant tour of some special spots to immerse yourself in the industry
5,000 perfumes in the world’s largest archive in Versailles The Osmothèque, founded in 1990, is the world’s largest archive of perfumes, even houses Napoléon's (recreated) scent
Exploring mountain refuges and cabins in France Mountain refuges are simple lodges designed for hikers so you will need to walk to them. The rewards are total peace and quiet, plus stunning views
The French hills are just the tonic after a bustling summer Autumn is the perfect time to explore the hidden villages and charming cities, mountain vistas and outdoor activities of France’s main magnificent and varied mountain ranges
City portrait of Nantes: Past is fused with present and machines rule Nantes is shedding its skin to re-emerge greener in every sense of the word. We highlight what not to miss in this intriguing and constantly evolving Pays de la Loire city
Explore the Côte d’Azur in miniature in France's latest exhibition Miniature worlds are made as realistic as possible, using multiple wall projectors, speakers and emissions of various scents to create a fully-immersive experience
France’s steepest passenger funicular to celebrate 100 years in 2024 The railway runs 260m from Montfort to Saint-Hilaire du Touvet in southeastern France, attracting air sport enthusiasts and tourists alike
Explained: The hundreds of ‘pays traditionnels’ that make up France There are thought to be up to 546 ‘pays’ - from Pays Basque in Western France to the hilly, forested Ardennes in the north east - that make France whole
Beautiful private gardens open for Autumn visits in France The association Open Gardens/Jardins Ouverts, which raises funds for charity, has a colourful array of green spaces and floral corners to visit this autumn
The reason why this southern French village survived the great plague Uncover the history of the village of Lautrec, which has a beautiful church, a majestic windmill and a special geological feature that helped its inhabitants survive the plague
A guide to fishing in France From its fêtes and exhibitions to treasured angling spots, France is a country mad on fishing. Here is how to cast out and enjoy just like a local 'pêcheur'
Open Gardens / Jardins Ouverts has real treats in store this year Explore a medieval style garden to visit at Pornic, Loire- Atlantique and an an eclectic garden in the Lot
This Normandy village is home to a 1,200 year old oak tree The famous oak tree is so large that it houses two chapels and is 'central to the village in every sense'
France off the beaten path: Beaucaire's majestic fortress chateau Just north of the Camargue in southern France, the fortress/chateau of Beaucaire - often called 'Sleeping Beauty' - is a commanding formation above its quiet town
Explore France by rail: Tour of the country's steam trains If you are an enthusiast, do not hesitate to get in touch with your local steam train association. They do not care if newbies do not speak much French, as long as they speak ‘train’!
Saint-Malo: Exploring Brittany’s city of corsairs Saint-Malo has a long love affair with privateering, so what exactly is the difference between a pirate, a corsair and a privateer?
A tour of circular villages in the south of France The round villages of the Hérault, Aude and Gard departments in the south of France are first examples of mathematical medieval town planning in Europe
France in bloom: Gardens open to visitors in June Privately owned French gardens all over the country will be soon open to visitors
3 books that will make you want to visit France Life from 'Escape to the Chateau' in pages, exploring France by campervan and a love affair spanning decades, countries and genres
Explore the Alpine village in France where winter is only just ending The picturesque village of Bonneval-sur-Arc near the Italian border endures eight winter months out of twelve
