It all started in Paris with the Velib' Scheme - an amalgam of Velo (cycle) and Liberte (free), which has been a tremendous success. The latest we've come across is…
Latest Christmas Market dates on www.frenchduck.com A Christmas Market with a difference in Mulhouse (68 Haut-Rhin, Grand Est) with the venue being the the Museum of Printed Textiles (Musée de…
Most French autoroutes between major towns and cities are toll motorways, which whilst often offering fast and uncrowded dual-carriageways, can nevertheless add significantly to the cost of a trip through…
Close to the Belgian border on the way to Luxembourg the town of Charleville-Mézières (08 Ardennes, Champagne-Ardenne) holds a Drum Festival (Tambours de Fête )where the town beats to the…
One of the joys in France in early summer is the arrival of the Cherry Harvest and whilst Cherries can be found in many parts of France, there are some…
Understanding and appreciating the styles of cuisine in France can enhance the enjoyment of what you are eating (or cooking) – much like wine, where I find a little additional…
On 10 June 2007 French Railways opened the latest link in their high speed train network with the TGV Est Europeén which will link Paris with Reims, Strasbourg and points…
Jon Catt is an Englishman living in the Champagne region who offers guided tours in the region - and he offers some tips to get the best out of your…
The number of budget airline routes to France from the UK is continuing to grow, as is the number of French destinations - no longer restricted to the major cities.…
For such a long-established and very traditional and renowned wine producer, Hugel et Fils in Alsace have adopted modern technology with some va va voom! by offering online interactive maps…
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Alsace wine Having been in the wine trade, we still get our share of Christmas Greetings from France - often these are fairly formal affairs - often a glorified business…
For wine enthusiasts there can be few more attractive options for holidays than spending part of the time surrounded by vines on a vineyard, with some preferential access to the…
Throughout France the grape harvest is getting underway, accompanied by various celebrations and festivals ostensibly to celebrate the new "vendange". However, it always perplexes me that these diversions occur around…
Although predominantly associated with fine white wines such as Riesling and Gewurztraminer, Alsace also produces red wine from the Pinot Noir, the Burgundy grape. Alsace Pinot Noir is a light,…
Yes the Official Tour de France is underway for 2006 - and unfortunately overshadowed by drug scandals and the withdrawal of most of the main contenders from last year.…
Alsace wine producer Paul Blanck turns to using screwcaps rather than cork for his fine wines.
French bottled waters vary in both taste and source location - Alpes. Vosges, Massif Centrale