29 guides · regione
Beyond Chambord and Chenonceau, the Loire Valley hides dozens of châteaux with no queues or entry fees. A cycling itinerary for those seeking secret France.
Jul 5, 2026
An emerald alpine lake, flower-strewn canals, and mountains mirrored in the water. Annecy is France at its most romantic — without the Parisian crowds.
Jul 5, 2026
The UNESCO Grande Île, half-timbered houses, the European Parliament and winstub where Riesling flows freely. Alsace is a world apart.
Jul 5, 2026
Two rivers, a UNESCO Renaissance quarter and the most celebrated cuisine in France. Lyon is grandeur without the tourist arrogance of Paris.
Jul 5, 2026
Looking for an alternative to Mont Saint-Michel? Abbeys on islands, cliffs and gorges, with the same drama and none of the summer crush.
Jun 29, 2026
What to see in Paris instead of the Eiffel Tower: Roman amphitheatres, cast-iron churches, flowery lanes and corners of France with no queues.
Jun 29, 2026
In Paris, in the 9th arrondissement, a neo-Gothic church with 44 blue, red and green cast-iron columns and no bell tower. History, stained glass, how to get there.
Jun 28, 2026
In the 13th arrondissement of Paris, the Cité Florale: six flower-named lanes, Art Deco cottages and wisteria, born in 1928 on a marsh of the Bièvre.
Jun 28, 2026
At 16 rue Chaptal, Ary Scheffer's hôtel with its courtyard and garden. George Sand mementoes, a free collection and a tea room in Pigalle.
Jun 28, 2026