visiting versailles

The hall of bloody mirrors

The Palace of Versailles is one of the most magnificent buildings in the world… but its most famous room has a bloody secret…

banks of the seine

Along the banks of the Seine

Paris is a large city and it can be hard to know where to start. But a five kilometre stretch of the River Seine has almost all of the tourist gems.

saint emilion wine tasting

Wine in the French countryside

The French wine-making region of Saint-Emilion is one of the most famous in the world. But what’s it like to visit as a tourist?

things to do in bordeaux

Bordeaux: The City of Water

One of the most beautiful cities of France, Bordeaux, is normally known for its wine. But visit and you’ll see it has a special link to water as well.