France

Are you scared about using the Paris Metro? I’m a French native and know the Paris Metro well. With 16 lines and 205 km of track, I often get asked: Paris Metro…

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,…

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…

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…

Lyon is a great city to visit because it is possible to take many fantastic day trips from Lyon which are within easy reach.  Lyon is also the gastronomic capital of France…

My fiancée once asked me – Is Lyon worth visiting? As a French native who grew up in Lyon, I laughed and guessed why immediately.  Of course, like many tourists, she had…