PHOTOS: giant robot ‘dogs’ thrill crowds on streets of Nantes French troupe Royal De Luxe set out on a three-day parade with a new version of its hallmark giant puppets
7 places to visit in France for free with this weekend’s Heritage DaysWe list some sites that are not yet full for reservations - but be quick
Photos: the massive castle voted France’s most popular monument 2023Why is this site so important for the French public? We look at the history of France’s new favourite national monument
Rugby World Cup in Nice is boost for South African foodie tour guideAfter a life changing move to the south of France, Nadia Farmer is ready to delight rugby fans with a taste of Nice
How virtual reality is creating new opportunities for French tourism Tourists can explore Notre-Dame, the Eiffel Tower and Juno beach without setting foot in the country
Nice changes traditional cannon to honour visiting Scottish rugby teamThe city’s long-standing 12:00 midday cannon shot was altered at the weekend to celebrate its Scottish links
Should Nazi defences be preserved or forgotten along French coast?The WW2 bunkers in Normandy are linked to D-Day and victory, but Atlantic fortifications divide opinion in coastal towns
Seven facts about France's Mont-Saint-Michel abbey as it turns 1,000We take a deeper look at Normandy’s most iconic landmark 1,000 years after construction began
Restored Paris passageway has become a magnet for InstagrammersSocial media fame is the latest chapter in Galerie Vivienne’s chequered history as a shopping arcade
Beautiful Loire Valley chateau gardens celebrate their patron saintFamous château potagers specialise in the conservation and collection of old vegetable varieties and offer walks and tasting sessions
Orioles, butterflies, broom: see all things yellow in FranceGolden orioles brought enchanting melodies while facing challenges and successfully raising chicks
The temperature is rising in France’s hottest villageVérargues’ claim to fame may attract heat-seeking tourists, but it is taking a desperate toll on the local viticulture.
10 beautiful public swimming pools to cool off in in FranceThe Piscine Molitor is a breathtaking Art Déco monument, but it is expensive to visit - however there are many public pools across France that are more accessible, and just as beautiful, to cool off in
Explore France’s geological triumphs and curiosities with new websiteFunny-looking chasms, dinosaur eggs and even fossils embedded in a Parisian pavement feature as well as traditional sites. The map is published by academics in Lyon
France's geographical heart: where does the country's centre lie?The controversial village at the heart of France
Belle Epoque Paris lavatory is restored as tourist attractionWe look at the history of France’s first public toilet and the social commentary behind the capital’s ‘pissoirs’
France overtourism: five alternatives to the most popular destinationsThe French government says 80% of tourists in France focus on just 20% of the country
The tiny Basque island that is both French and SpanishSince the 17th century Pheasant Island been held in joint possession by the two countries
Silk workers weave a spell on Lyon’s shoppers and touristsWe talk to the current generation running one of Lyon’s oldest silk workshops
Where some of world’s best-known artists found inspiration in FranceFrom Nice to Rouen via Arles, we look at the French locations that fired artists’ imaginations
Centre yourself in the wine-making, historical heart of FranceWe 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
Absinthe, corkscrews, santons: 8 unusual museums to visit in FranceHave you visited any of these or know others to add?
