France

Nice is one of the most well-known cities on France’s Côte d’Azur. This beautiful city is located 16 km (10 miles) from the closest point on the Italian border. Nice is sheltered …

What is the first thing which comes to mind when I say Cannes?  Of course, the Cannes Festival where all the movie stars walk the red carpet. So apart from this attraction, …

The French Riviera is one of the more exclusive parts of France.  In the French Riviera cities, you will find a lot of 5 star hotels.  In fact, almost 50 of them!  …

Is Strasbourg worth visiting? As a French native, I would say that all the French cities are worth visiting.  However, Strasbourg is a charming town in the Alsace area which shouldn’t be …

Having lived in Lyon for many years, I am very familiar with places to visit in the surrounding area. Perouges is an easy day trip from Lyon and is worth a visit …

If you are planning a trip to France, you may be asking yourself is Annecy France worth visiting?  Having visited Annecy twice (once from Switzerland and once whilst staying in France), I …

Carcassonne is known for its beautifully restored medieval walled town (La Cité Médiévale) which is situated in the South of France. So, is Carcassonne worth visiting?  If you are visiting the Occitanie …

In the words of Audrey Hepburn, ‘Paris is always a good idea.’ If you’re a first-time visitor looking for an easy two days in Paris to save you time and hassle, our …

Bordeaux isn’t just a wine region but is a city as well.  Of course, there are many vineyards to visit in Bordeaux area but there is so much more than that. Bordeaux …