Author: Love France
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Why French Families Once Spent Every Sunday Dancing by the River
The guinguette tradition brought riverside music, dancing and cheap wine to Paris. Discover where to find these beloved French outdoor cafés today.
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The Brittany Town With One of Europe’s Largest Castles That Almost Nobody Visits
Fougères has one of Europe’s largest medieval castles — yet almost no tourists arrive. Here’s what makes this Breton town worth the detour.
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The French Château That Looks More Medieval Than the Real Thing
Château de Pierrefonds looks like the perfect medieval fortress. But it was built in the 19th century by a brilliant architect who improved upon the Middle Ages. The hidden story behind France’s most photographed fairy-tale castle.
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Surf, Pine Forests and Almost No Tourists: France’s Forgotten Atlantic Coast
France’s Atlantic coast is home to world-class surf, endless pine forests and a quiet rhythm that most visitors never discover. Here’s why it’s worth seeking out.
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The French Village That Sheltered 3,500 People — and Never Talked About It
High on a remote plateau in the Auvergne, the village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon sheltered thousands of Jewish refugees during the Second World War — quietly, collectively, and with extraordinary courage.
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The Two-Hour Silence That Falls Over Every French Village at Noon
In France, the midday break is not a luxury — it is a ritual. Discover why villages go quiet at noon, what it reveals about French life, and how to let the pause work its magic on you.
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Paris Has a Working Vineyard and Almost Nobody Knows It Exists
Hidden in the backstreets of Montmartre, the Clos Montmartre is a real working vineyard in the heart of Paris — planted in 1933 to stop developers, and still producing wine today.
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Why Every French Evening Stops for One Sacred Hour
Discover l’heure de l’apéro — the daily French ritual where the country slows down, gathers together, and opens the evening. Here’s what it means and how to join in.
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The Château Where a French King Had His Greatest Enemy Stabbed to Death
In 1588, a French king lured his greatest rival to Château de Blois and had him stabbed to death. You can still visit the room where it happened.
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Why the World’s Most Famous Perfumes All Begin in One Small Provence Town
The hilltop town of Grasse in Provence supplies the flowers behind the world’s most famous perfumes — and you can walk through it any time of year.