CitroenDS Amongst the unexpected consequences of the Covid19 pandemic and its after effects one which may impact travellers has been uncovered by The Local.fr, an expat newspaper based in France:…
The Guardian (19 May 2022) reports a major problem in the supply of one of the staples of French Gastronomy - Mouatarde de Dijon Climate change and rising costs are…
The seaside town of Carantec (29 Finisterre, Brittany) is throwing an Oyster Festival to celebrate its most renowned shellfish in Spring 2025 27 April - 3 May 2025. Offering oyster…
A celebration of French and American independent film comes to the Champs-Élysées in June 18 - 25 June 2024 The Champs-Élysées Film Festival is a major international film festival in Paris…
Be in Provins (77 Seine-et-Marne, Ile de France) on 1 - 2 June 2024 for the biggest medieval festival in France!For 2 days, troubadours, acrobats and crowd entertainers will make…
The Fête du Pain (Bread Festival) returns to Paris 1- 11 May 2025 on the square in front of Notre-Dame Cathedral. The program includes pop-up bakeries, numerous artisan bakers, competitions…
Garden Days at Chantilly (Journées des Plantes) 16 - 18 May 2025 At the Chateau de Chantilly (60 Oise, Hauts de France) there is an unmissable event dedicated to plants,…
Loire Music Festival 2022 saw the return of the Sully and Loiret Music Festival (Festival de Sully et du Loiret) and in 2025 will be held 4 - 14 June…
French vineyard owners are lighting candles to thaw their grapevines as a late frost after an early Spring warm spell threatens fruit crops across western Europe:- Temperatures have dropped from a…
FRANCE and COVID19: as at 1 April 2022 The rules vary depending on where you live/arriving from: GREEN list countries (includes UK and USA) – all travellers can come for any reason – including holidays,…
For the third year running, the MICHELIN Guide has awarded its Green Star to restaurants from its selections which stand out for their ambitious approach to more sustainable gastronomy.Each defining…
In the heart of the most important gastronomic city in France, a major food festival is held 23 - 26June 2022: Lyon Street Food Festival. The Lyon Street Food Festival,…
Roses and Plants Festival The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild is a sumptuous palace and exotic garden in Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferret (06 Alpes-Maritimes, PACA) between Nice and Monaco. Madame Ephrussi was to become…
Between Auxerre and Tonnerre, escape along La Route Touristique des Vignobles de l’Yonne... This enchanting itinerary will lead you to the very heart of the winegrowing regions of Chablis and Le Grand…
The wine drinkers See the CNBC (17 Feb 2022) article on "Insider Tips on visiting France’s wineries – for rookies and experts alike" which explores the improved facilities and opportunities…
The Jazz à Vienne Festival has been celebrating the world of jazz for the first fortnight in July (29 June - 13 July 2022) - ever since Jean-Paul Boutellier founded…
"A door to Provence in the middle of Paris:" From February 18, 2022 to January 1, 2023, the Atelier des Lumières in Paris takes us on an unusual journey through…
Avignon (84 Vaucluse, PACA) holds its Truffle Festival (La Grande fête de la truffe) on 26 January 2025. a true gastronomic festival celebrating the black pearl of Provence: with entertainment,…
Auvillar was nominated as one of France’s favourite villages by viewers to France3 TV Channel in 2018. A stopping place on the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostella, Auvillar, south…
Monpazier was nominated as one of France’s favourite villages by viewers to France3 TV Channel in 2019. Bwteen the valleys of the Dordogne and Lot, the village of Monpazier is…