Author: Love France
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The Bordeaux Wine Region: A Practical Visitor’s Guide
Bordeaux is one of the world’s great wine destinations. Here is what to see, drink and do when you visit the vineyards of south-west France.
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The Real Paris Café Experience in Saint-Germain-des-Prés
How to enjoy the sidewalk café experience in Saint-Germain-des-Prés — Paris’s most rewarding neighbourhood. What to order, where to sit, costs, and what else to see nearby.
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What Cannes Harbour Reveals About the French Riviera
Cannes harbour sits between two worlds — superyachts and a medieval old town, fishing boats and film festival money. Here is what to see, when to visit, and how to make the most of the Vieux Port and the Côte d’Azur coast.
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Cannes After Dark: A Guide to the Port at Night
The port of Cannes at night is one of the most dramatic views on the French Riviera. Here is what you are actually looking at — and how to see it at its best.
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La Rochelle’s Three Medieval Towers: A Port Under Siege
La Rochelle’s three medieval towers — Tour de la Chaîne, Tour Saint-Nicolas, and Tour de la Lanterne — witnessed one of France’s most dramatic sieges. In 1628, Cardinal Richelieu blockaded the harbour for over a year. Here’s the history and how to visit today.
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French Surnames of Corsica: Origins, Meanings and Family Heritage
Discover the most common French surnames from Corsica, their Italian and Genoese origins, and how to trace your Corsican ancestry through French and Italian records.
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Lavender Fields of Valensole: A Practical Guide to Provence in Bloom
The lavender fields of Valensole in Provence bloom every July, turning the plateau purple. A practical guide to visiting: when to go, how to get there, where to stay, and what to see nearby.
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French Surnames of Île-de-France: Origins, Meanings and Family Heritage
Discover the most common French surnames from Île-de-France, their origins, meanings and how they spread from Paris to Québec, Louisiana and beyond.
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What Really Happens in France on Bastille Day
What France really does on 14 July — from firemen’s balls to village feasts and 30,000 fireworks — plus get free France stories in our newsletter.
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French Café Culture: Why the French Never Eat at Their Desks
Discover what makes French café culture unique — from the sacred 2-hour lunch break to the art of ordering un café. Why the French never eat at their desks, and how to sit like a local.
