Julius Caesar set foot here in 58 BC. Not in tourist mode, with sandals on his feet and a small satchel under his arm, but with a sword in his hand as he conquered Gaul. But how could anyone be so bloodthirsty in such a...
You're beginning to know Lyon's history by heart... or ... You need something to sink your teeth into again! And just in time. We think we've got just what you're looking for. Just 50 km from Lyon, come and visit a cit...
This is without doubt one of the most beautiful abbeys in the world. Quite simply, it's the only French abbey to date to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and has been since 1981. (currently in the running for...
Some will see it as the Lion King's Rock, others as a replica of the Monument Valley panoramas . But don't worry: this one's less than an hour's drive from Lyon, and given its size, it's not likely to be moving any time...
The mountains win you over. This village understands this and, over the years, has forged a reputation as a little paradise on earth. Nestled in one of the most beautiful valleys in the Alps, it ranks among the most bea...
Lyon is undoubtedly the best city in France for outdoor activities. Just a stone's throw from the Alps, and , the playground is limitless. Intramuros, the capital of the Gauls, is also the place to let your hair down w...
This year, alongside the Château de Chenonceau, the ramparts of Guérande, the amphitheatre of Arles and the citadel of Calvi, it's a viaduct that will be representing us... and what a structure it is! At first glance, i...
Set on the Saône since the dawn of time, it has seen a lot of water flow and a lot of ink spilled with its history and legends... , Île Barbe has seen it all: , glory, the greatest kings of France, the mystery of the Gr...
It sits proudly on top of its plateau, like a champion on his podium. For the village of Château-Chalon is also a record-breaker of its kind. Like and , it is one of France's most beautiful villages. Its famous Vin Ja...
All too often, its name is reduced to that little glass shared after a good meal. Quite the contrary! Before becoming the most famous green bottle on the planet, the Chartreuse is first and foremost a mountain range tha...