Tag: Paris
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Why Brittany Feels Like a Different Country Inside France
Discover why Brittany feels like a foreign country inside France — its Celtic language, ancient megaliths, and fierce identity make it unlike anywhere else — plus get weekly France stories free in our newsletter.
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Visiting Giverny, France: The Complete Guide to Monet’s Garden
Your complete guide to visiting Giverny, France — Monet’s garden, lily pond, tickets, getting there from Paris, and when to go for the best experience.
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The French Art of Walking With No Destination — and Why You Should Try It
What is flânerie? The French art of walking with no destination — and why it changes how you experience France. Get weekly stories free in our newsletter.
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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 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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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 the French Have a Word for Wandering With No Destination
The French word flâner has no real English equivalent. It means to wander without purpose — but not aimlessly. Here’s what flânerie is, where it came from, and how to do it on your next trip to France.