Author: Love France
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Montmartre: A Complete Guide to Paris’s Most Iconic Neighbourhood
A complete guide to Montmartre, Paris — what to see, when to visit, how to avoid the crowds, where to eat, and why this hilltop neighbourhood is unlike anywhere else in the city.
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The Marquis de Lafayette: The French Hero Who Helped America Win Independence
In the summer of 1777, a 19-year-old French nobleman stepped off a ship in South Carolina. He had crossed the Atlantic in secret. He was risking his fortune, his title, and his life. His name was Gilbert du Motier. The world knows him as the Marquis de Lafayette. America was at war with Britain. France…
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France’s Best Cheese Caves to Visit
France has some of the world’s most impressive cheese caves — from Roquefort’s ancient limestone fleurines to Comté’s converted military forts. Here’s how to visit them and what to expect when you do.
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French Wine: A Beginner’s Guide to Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Beyond
A beginner’s guide to French wine: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Rhône, Alsace and Provence explained simply, with tips for visiting each region.
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Why French Wine Tastes Different: The Story of Terroir
France makes the most talked-about wine in the world. The secret is not just the grapes. It is something older and harder to copy. The French call it terroir. Learning about French wine terroir reveals why a Burgundy Pinot Noir tastes nothing like a Rhône red. It explains why French wine has never been replaced,…
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Annecy Travel Guide: France’s Most Beautiful Alpine Town (2026)
A complete travel guide to Annecy, France — the old town canals, Lake Annecy, the Château, and day trips into the French Alps.
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Versailles Day Trip from Paris: Everything You Need to Know (2026)
Plan your Versailles day trip from Paris with confidence. Trains, tickets, opening times, what to see, and tips to avoid the queues. Full 2026 guide.
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The Love France Guide № 002: Bastille Day
Marie-Lan Nguyen via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.5) Bastille Day is the one French holiday most of the world has heard of — and most of what gets repeated about it is at least a little wrong. The building itself held almost nobody. The name isn’t even what the French call it. This is Guide…
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Languedoc France Travel Guide: The Sun-Soaked South Most Visitors Skip
Languedoc France travel guide: discover Carcassonne, Nimes, Montpellier, and the Mediterranean coast that most visitors skip. Tips on wine, beaches, and when to go.
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New France: How French Explorers Built an Empire Across North America
For over 150 years, France controlled a vast territory in North America. It stretched from Newfoundland to the Gulf of Mexico. Today, millions of people carry the legacy of that empire in their names, their language, and their culture. French-Canadians, Cajuns of Louisiana, and Acadian communities all trace their roots to New France. This is…
