Are you looking for the best markets in France to explore? The markets are one of France’s most popular tourist destinations. Markets can be found in almost every town and village. From grand street marchés to covered markets known as Les Halles, to authentic Parisian street markets and tiny villages with just a few stalls, …
Until the 31st of December 2015, France consisted of 27 administrative regions. A major administrative reorganization of the country was voted upon and now France is divided into 18 regions. Thirteen of these regions are in metropolitan France, including the island of Corsica, and the rest are overseas. This reduction was done by merging certain …
France has always been synonymous with love, lights, beauty, art, and great food. It is not surprising that it is also a country that loves to celebrate through festivals. From winter to summer, France has festivals to honor anything from arts to film to music to lemons. There’s a festival to remind people to abstain, …
Wherever you are in the world, you are able to literally have a taste of France because of their wines. You get to enjoy a bit of France on most occasions – Champagne during the New Year, Sauvignon Blanc served in weddings, or a bottle of rosé during summer parties. Simply put, France has a …
A beautifully preserved town along the Alsace Wine Route, Riquewihr is another prettiest place in France. It has the usual colorful half-timbered houses that the Alsace is known for, only with a medieval character because of its fortified walls. Along with the quaint 16th-century houses, Riquewihr is home to a variety of museums and other …
Eguisheim is a picturesque village in the Alsace wine trail that’s just seven kilometers away from Colmar. It was awarded the Village Préféré des Français (Favorite French village), and a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France (The Most Beautiful Villages of France). Eguisheim is a walkable area that one can easily explore within …