‘Village of cats’ in south of France inspired by an old legendStory of a young girl and her kittens has influenced the architecture of La Romieu, classified one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France
A brief history of French time and ‘timekeepers’Which French city was home to the earliest mechanical clock? Who was Jean-André Lepaute? We delve into France's history of 'timekeepers'
A tour of France's spectacular clocksFrom 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
Mediterranean garden in south of France is a winter paradise When most gardens lie dormant, the Domaine du Rayol comes to life in the winter months
One tower per family in this noble medieval site in FranceTours de Merle still stands in the Corrèze today, letting us explore its history as quite the complex settlement
Student aims to visit all France's 101 prefectures: 45 visited alreadyThe 22-year-old came up with the idea in a bid to get to know his country better
The French village whose pocket knives are a cut aboveThe plateau-perched village of Laguiole in the south of France is where knives and cheese keeps its small economy booming
Musée des Maisons Comtoises: See how people used to live in FranceAn 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
A tour of French perfumes from Paris to ProvenceThe 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 FranceMountain 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 summerAutumn 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
This small French town was refuge to English throne heir until deathThe town of Martel in the Lot is rich in truffles and royal history
The painful SS massacre memories of this tiny French villageThe 1944 events in Marsoulas, Haute-Garonne, were not widely known, so a book and a plaque in the village have been created to tell the story
City of Nantes’ transformation thanks to its cultural sceneIn 1989 when Jean-Marc Ayrault was elected maire, he had a plan: What the city needed was a booming cultural scene
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
8 ways to appreciate French heritage (and for free) this weekendThe European Heritage Days are a great opportunity to discover more about France. Here is our pick of eight activities or visits avalable in different regions, some of which are not often open or accessible to the public
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
80 years ago: Horrors of France’s concentration campConcentration camps were not limited to Poland and Germany during World War Two. France had one too, as The Connexion discovered
Love of labyrinths: Crop mazes are growing activity trend in FranceThe mazes provide an income to the farmers who loan out the land and visitors can attempt to navigate the five kilometres of pathways
France’s first amphibious tour bus booked up until SeptemberMarcel le Canard took seven years to build and receive approval to be allowed to drive on Paris roads and into the Seine. It offers ‘wacky and original’ tours accompanied by comic actors, say its creators
The reason why this southern French village survived the great plagueUncover 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
