Explore France

The historic Empire style townhouse has a rich and illustrious history and today serves as the German Ambassador to France's luxurious residence 

Art historian Julia Faiers unpicks the threads that weave together the Roman and medieval settlements of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges in the Pyrenees

Notre-Dame de Brebières basilica in the Somme was hit by 2,000 bombs but its golden statue held true to 'prophecies' not to fall until the war ended

From museums and historic buildings to grape-picking, the famous la Champagne that lies east of the Paris region has something for everyone

Connexion's Samantha David meets an amateur lensman whose images of rooftops and residents are an internet smash

The village of Saint-Valentin, in Indre, is a popular destination for lovers, partly because of its name and partly because of its international outlook

In her series on the cultural history of France, art historian Julia Faiers marvels at the medieval treasures of Rodez, a city in Aveyron once split in two

Even though Christmas 2020 in France will be an unusual one, seasonal specialities will still continue where possible

The ‘hidden’ church of St Michael’s in Paris has been welcoming visitors since 1834, among them ambassadors, members of the British Royal Family and musicians

In her series on the cultural history of France, art historian Julia Faiers explores Metz cathedral’s turbulent and illuminating past