Lavish ballrooms and beautifully manicured gardens, the castles of Loire Valley offer a glimpse into French high society hundreds of years ago.
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Burgundy has more to offer than just Wine
Wine is not the only thing you can find in the fertile soil of Burgundy. The region also offers a wide variety of cultural experience, ranging from history, architecture to culinary art.
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On the Alsace Wine Route
With soothingly green vineyards extending as far as the eye can see, the Route des Vins d’Alsace or Alsace Wine Route is definitely one of the most picturesque drives in France. Established in 1953, this tourist route stretches over 170 kilometres from north to south, passing through some of Alsace’s most beautiful wine-growing villages.
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Strasbourg: The Crossroad of Two Cultures
Walking a fine tightrope between France and Germany, Strasbourg is undoubtedly a cultural one-off. The capital of Alsace region looks like something out of a fairy tale, with half-timbered houses à la Grimms covered in flowers and Parisian-style mansions set in cobbled squares.
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Luxembourg Old Town: The Green Island
Amidst such a vast green landscape, it is hard to believe that you are standing at the heart of a metropolis. But here in the Old Town of Luxembourg City, you will be able to enjoy nature at its finest.
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1st Arrondissement: The Heart of Paris
Among the city’s oldest neighbourhoods, the 1st Arrondissement has long been the heart of Paris. When Charles V moved his court here from Île de la Cité back in 1365, the area became France’s centre of power; a place where kings and emperors adorned with opulent palaces and spectacular monuments.
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Bruges: Where The Time Stands Still
Nothing seems to have changed in Bruges since the Medieval Age. The capital of West Flander in north-west Belgium looks for all the world as though it has been plucked from the pages of a medieval fairy tale with picturesque cobblestoned lanes, beautiful canals and marvellous centuries-old buildings.
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A Sweet Journey to Brussels
Though Brussels’ architecture is indeed fascinating, the thing that impresses me most is its delicious sweet treats. Even now, I am still craving for the light, soft meringue from Aux Merville de Fred or the addictive praline from Neuhaus. In short, if you are a sweet lover, Brussels is where your wildest dream comes true.
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Brussels: Mélange of Architectural Style
Brussels is often perceived as the de facto capital of Europe. However, Belgium’s capital is also rich in artistic taste and architectural treasures.
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Only in Lyon
Visit Lyon – France’s 3rd largest city located at the junction of two rivers – to experience the extraordinaries.
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Dive into the World of Champagne
Perhaps everyone knows about champagne: the barely audible fizz, the tiny sparkling bubbles, the clink of glasses and the joy when a bottle is opened. But have you ever wondered, where does the name of this drink come from?
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An Unexpected Journey to Groningen
Looking at the map, Groningen seems a long way from anywhere. Only a handful of travellers venture to this northeast corner, and few have written about it.
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Bayeux: The Town of Miracles
As the witness of two cross-Channel invasions (the Norman Conquest of England and the Operation Overlord), almost 900 years apart, Bayeux certainly plays a decisive role in Western history. But the historical value was not the only reason that drew us to this town…
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Mont Saint Michel: The Monastery on the Sea
It’s one of France’s most iconic images: a monastery with its slender spires and stout ramparts and rocky slope seemingly rises from the depth of the sea.
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