Author: Love France
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Why Every House in Alsace Looks German — and Why the French Love It
Discover why Alsace looks and feels unlike anywhere else in France — how centuries of French-German history shaped its villages, food, and wines — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Every 1st of May, France Does Something No Other Country Does
Every 1st of May, France turns its streets into an informal flower market. Discover the muguet tradition that has continued for nearly 500 years — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The French Art of Walking With No Destination — and Why You Should Try It
What is flânerie? The French art of walking with no destination — and why it changes how you experience France. Get weekly stories free in our newsletter.
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The Loire Valley Villages That Most Visitors Never Even Notice
Discover the smaller Loire Valley villages that most tourists drive straight past — Montrésor, Langeais, Candes-Saint-Martin, and Lavardin — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Loire Valley Travel Guide: Châteaux, Wine and the Perfect Road Trip
This Loire Valley travel guide has everything you need — the best châteaux, local wines, scenic routes, and practical tips for visitors from the US and UK.
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Why France’s Most Exciting Wine Isn’t Made in Bordeaux or Burgundy
France’s most talked-about wines don’t come from grand châteaux. Discover the natural wine movement reshaping how France drinks — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The Calanques: France’s Hidden Coastline That Outshines the Riviera
Discover the Calanques — France’s dramatic white limestone fjords near Marseille and Cassis. A complete guide to visiting this hidden coastal gem — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Why Every Saturday in Sarlat Feels Like It’s Still the Middle Ages
Sarlat’s medieval streets and Saturday market have barely changed in 600 years. Explore the Dordogne — weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Inside a French School Lunch: Four Courses and No Ketchup
Inside the French school canteen: four courses every day, cheese as standard, and the food rules that shape a nation’s relationship with eating — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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The Hole in a French Field That Leads to an Underground Cathedral
Below the Lot valley, a 103-metre chasm opens to one of France’s greatest hidden wonders — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.