France’s third largest city has inspired gastronomic fame, diverse architecture, and museums that highlight its historical significance.
Situated in the southeastern Rhône-Alpes province at the meeting of the Saône and Rhône rivers, Lyon preserves its history through traditional bouchon cuisine, varying styles of architecture, and museums. Viewed by many as the Gateway to Provence and the [...]
The earliest art from the Middle Ages was created under the rule of the emperor Charlemagne. In 768, Charlemagne became king of the Franks, the Germanic tribe that occupied modern day France. He was crowned emperor by Pope Leo III in 800. His contributions to the Catholic Church made it the cultural force it eventually [...]
The Chantilly estate offers visitors the chance to stroll through the large grounds that the Chateau de Chantilly is at the heart of and the grounds cover an area of around 115 hectares.
There are so many different things to see when walking around the grounds, such as the French Garden that was designed by Andre [...]
Most tourists visit the town of Chartres, an hour south of Paris, to view the famous Gothic cathedral, but there is much more to this town and its environs. Chartres is an ancient town visitors need to take time to melt into using all their senses.
Visiting Chartres
Chartres sits on the banks of the Eure River [...]
Seen from miles around at the heart of Kent, Canterbury Cathedral is an integral part of the city’s World Heritage, praised for its Gothic architecture and stained glass windows. It’s acknowledged as the cradle of Christianity in England and is the seat of the Anglican Church. The cathedral’s long history began with by the arrival [...]
