A 400-year-old tradition, 3 months of celebration, music, dance and blanquette! Discover an unforgettable atmosphere of the world’s longest carnival in Limoux! The longest carnival in the world When you are visiting Limoux for the first time, between January and March, you may think that they have some big weddings here! Tons of confetti cover […]

With low-cost flights reaching all areas of France, there’s every reason to visit this year. But with the cost of living crisis, how easy is it to enjoy all that France has to offer, without spending a fortune? Here are a few tips to making your trip to France both pleasurable and affordable. Travel in […]

Is La bise really necessary when in France? Les bises, les bisous, les bequest, les pouts…so many words to translate to that so very French way of greeting called ” la bise”. The reality is if you have spent or intend to spend time in France, with French people, ” la bise” might simply be […]

As if France isn’t blessed with enough culinary, cultural and geographical assets as it is, it also happens to be home to some of Europe’s best beaches. From the north coastal dunes to the surfer-friendly Atlantic and the sparkling idylls of the Mediterranean, France has a wide variety of beaches, or plages, to choose from. […]

With its reputation for picture-perfect medieval villages, stunning lavender fields and a healthier, slower pace of life, Provence seems to capture the essence of Mediterranean summers. From its sleepy inland villages to the shimmering Mediterranean sea with its glamorous Riviera resorts, Provence has something to cater to all tastes and budgets. So what is it […]

Invariably, when people visit France from the UK, they do so by car, crossing the Channel by ferry and then taking to the French roads for their annual summer holidays. Other than the obvious difference of driving on the right, what specific issues, from the permitted alcohol limit to mobile phone use, need to be […]

France offers such a wealth of history, culture and cuisines, it’s hardly surprising to find there are all kinds of fascinating festivals held throughout the country all year. While some invoke historic periods, from Roman times to Medieval, many focus on food, and are a celebration of local produce and livestock. Let’s take a look […]

Throughout the year, France hosts many iconic, world-class events that attract visitors from around the globe. While the pandemic may have temporarily curbed some of them, they remain much-loved and appreciated fixtures. Here are some of the best. Menton Lemon Festival – February Held over two weeks every February, the Fête du Citron, or Lemon […]

If you are moving to France or plan to travel to the country for a spot of house-hunting, it’s a good idea to get on top of France’s public holidays, of which there are eleven each year. Indeed, for a country that’s proudly secular, France celebrates several Christian holidays that go largely neglected in the […]

There is little more uplifting than visiting a beautiful garden, especially after a long, dull winter. France has a well established history for formal chateau style gardens around Paris and the Loire Valley, but is full of other surprises, too, such as a bamboo garden in Provence and some stunning hanging gardens in the Dordogne. […]