Author: Love France
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Why ‘Bon Appétit’ Means Far More Than Enjoy Your Meal in France
In France, ‘bon appétit’ is not small talk — it is a ritual that reveals everything about how the French relate to food, time, and each other — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Why France Has More Cheeses Than Days in the Year — and What That Means
France produces over 1,200 named cheeses — each one shaped by the land it comes from. Here’s why that matters, how the French eat them, and where to find the real thing — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Why Eating at Your Desk Is Against the Law in France — and Has Been for Decades
In France, eating lunch at your desk is not a company policy violation — it is a breach of the Labour Code. Here is why France’s lunch break law exists, and what it reveals about how the French actually live.
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The French Villages That Vanished Underwater — and Come Back Every Summer
A French alpine valley drowned in 1952. A Hérault commune swallowed by a reservoir in 1969. These are France’s ghost villages — and in summer, you can walk among their ruins.
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The Underground Lake That Has Sat Beneath the Paris Opera for 150 Years
Beneath the Palais Garnier in Paris lies a secret lake sealed in concrete since the 1860s. Discover the hidden world beneath France’s most glamorous opera house.
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Two Weeks in France: The Perfect 14-Day Itinerary
Plan two weeks in France with this 14-day itinerary: Paris, Loire Valley, Bordeaux, Provence, and the French Riviera. How to get there and what to see.
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The French Monks Who Have Kept Their Secret for Nearly 300 Years
Deep in the French Alps, a Carthusian monastery has guarded a recipe of 130 ingredients since 1737. Only two monks know the full formula — and they have never shared it.
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What Happens in a Bordeaux Wine Village When the Harvest Begins
Every September, the villages around Bordeaux transform as the grape harvest begins. Discover the vendange culture — from the long communal lunch to the village fête — and how to experience it yourself.
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The Part of France That Was There Before France — and Knows It
The Pays Basque has its own language, flag, and identity that predate France. Discover what makes this corner of the southwest unlike anywhere else.
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The French Hour That Has No English Name — and Cannot Be Rushed
Every evening across France, the hour before dinner transforms into something the English language has no word for. Here is what l’apéro actually means — and why tourists nearly always miss it.
