Author: Love France
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The Gauls: France Before the Romans
Before France was France, there were the Gauls. Long before Julius Caesar marched his legions across the Alps, a proud people lived across the land we now call France. They built towns, forged iron, traded wine, and worshipped in sacred groves. The Romans called them Galli. The Gauls called themselves something closer to Celtae. This…
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The Eiffel Tower at Golden Hour: What to Expect
There is a window of roughly 45 minutes each evening when the Eiffel Tower does something that photographs cannot fully capture. Here is when to see it, where to stand, and what to bring.
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Cannes: A Guide to the French Riviera’s Most Famous Port
Cannes is more than its famous film festival. This practical guide covers the port, the old town, the Lérins Islands, where to stay, how to get there, and the best time to visit on the French Riviera.
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Your First 90 Days in France: The Complete Checklist for Americans
Moving to France from the US? This complete first-90-days checklist covers every step — from OFII registration to setting up your carte de séjour.
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The Golden Hour Light Over Paris That No Photo Can Capture
Paris at golden hour — around 8 or 9pm on a summer evening — is one of those experiences that no photograph does justice. Here is where to stand, when to go, and what to expect from the light over the Seine.
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The Eiffel Tower at Golden Hour: A Practical Guide
Few sights in Paris match the Eiffel Tower from the banks of the Seine at golden hour. Here is exactly when to go, where to stand, and how to make the most of it.
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The Best View of Mont Blanc From the French Alps
The Vallon de Berard Nature Reserve above Chamonix offers one of the most dramatic views of the Mont Blanc massif in France. Here is how to get there and what to expect.
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Valensole’s Lavender Fields: A Practical Guide to Provence
Plan your visit to the lavender fields of Valensole in Provence — when to go, what to see, and practical tips for making the most of this iconic French landscape.
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Why the French Stay Slim Without Following a Diet
France has some of the lowest obesity rates in the developed world — not because of strict diets, but because of how the French eat. A practical look at the habits that make a genuine difference.
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Why Monet Painted Étretat’s Cliffs 50 Times
Monet returned to Étretat’s chalk cliffs in Normandy again and again across two decades. Here is why the place held him, what the cliffs actually are, and how to visit today.
