Author: Love France
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The Chalk Cliffs of Étretat: What to Know Before You Visit
The chalk cliffs of Étretat rise straight from the English Channel on the Normandy coast — dramatic, white, and surprisingly accessible. This small town draws visitors for its arches, its clifftop walks, and its long connection to artists and writers who came here and stayed. Here is what you need to know before you go.…
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Why Monet Painted Étretat’s Cliffs Over 50 Times
The chalk cliffs of Étretat in Normandy inspired Monet to paint them more than 50 times. Here is what to see, how to get there, and when to visit.
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The Cliffs of Étretat: A Complete Visitor’s Guide
Étretat’s white chalk cliffs are among the most dramatic on the French coast. Here is a practical guide to visiting this Normandy town, walking the clifftops, and making the most of your time there.
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Left Bank vs Right Bank: The Two Sides of Bordeaux Wine
Left Bank Cabernet Sauvignon or Right Bank Merlot? Here is what actually separates the two sides of Bordeaux — the grapes, the soils, the taste, and when to drink each style.
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Saint-Émilion: Bordeaux Wine Country’s Most Celebrated Village
Saint-Émilion has produced wine for over 2,000 years. This guide covers the UNESCO-listed village, the difference between Left Bank and Right Bank Bordeaux, what to see, and how to plan a visit.
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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.
