Archive for 'Curiosities in France'

  

Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Market
France is beautiful throughout the year but people often overlook Autumn, which is a lovely time of year to visit different parts of the country for a variety of reasons: the south of the country remains hot, the mountains are perfect for hiking, the wind-swept northern coast is impossibly picturesque, and the harvest season makes Burgundy, Champagne and Bordeaux a must for foodies. If you have been looking for a vacation rental in France, then consider these events and attractions that take place around the country each Autumn. It is worth booking a trip to go and experience them yourself, ASAP!

1. Markets In October

If you find a vacation rental in Normandy or a holiday rental in Brittany and plan a trip in October, then you'll find yourself in an excellent spot for a perfect foodie getaway!     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Events, Food and Wine, Markets, Products & Specialities

  

Monday, May 28, 2018
Castle of Abbadia
Can't quite choose between a holiday in France or a vacation in Spain? Why not find a villa in Aquitaine and then you'll be able to check out incredible attractions in both countries relatively easily. One such attraction is the incredible Gothic Revival Castle of Abbadia.

Built between 1864 and 1879 by the 19th century Renaissance man, Antoine Thomson d’Abbadie d’Arrast, a nobleman and astronomer, linguist, explorer, anthropologist, and politician who was born to an Irish mother and a Basque father.     Read More
Posted in: Castles & Palaces, Curiosities, Must See Attractions, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, May 25, 2018
Rue Crémieux
Paris, in France, is a beautiful city, in which there is plenty to see and do. However, if you have browsed our vacation rentals in Paris and are planning a trip to the city, there is one particular spot that is worth seeking out...if only for the photographs.

Rue Crémieux is a pretty little street located in the 12th arrondissement, between Rue de Lyon and Rue de Bercy, that is often dubbed the Notting Hill of Paris. Just 144 metres long, it is a pedestrianised and cobblestoned little stretch of street that is lined with charming little houses with lovely pastel and trompes l’œil façades and potted plants out front.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, Must See Attractions, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Monday, May 21, 2018
Graffiti
Angoulême, known as the "City of the Image" or "Capital of Cartoons", is a French city that is famous for its comic book heritage. Once the nucleus of French paper production, the town later on became home to an incredible thriving local cartoon and graphic novel industry that managed to survive the downturn of the business in the 20th century.

As a result of the importance of this unique industry to the town's economy, there are reminders of this heritage all around the town, with murals adorning many of the buildings. Visiting and wandering around is like exploring a free open-air museum and you never know what you might just stumble across next...

All kinds of images and scenes decorated the walls, from a farmer laughing with his horse to robots shooting lasers from their eyes.     Read More
Posted in: Architectural Gems, Curiosities, Museums & Galleries, Pretty Views, Tourist Attractions

  

Friday, April 27, 2018
The Lady & The Unicorn
The Musée de Cluny, or Musée National du Moyen Âge, is a rather special museum that is located in one of the oldest buildings in Paris, a former townhouse that dates to the 14th century, with the foundation of 3rd century Gallo-Roman thermal baths beneath it.

The museum itself is dedicated to medieval life and is home to objects such as sculptures, graphic works, manuscripts, stained glass, and furniture and other decorative items.

However, the most famous thing in its holdings are the iconic “The Lady and the Unicorn,” tapestries.

Founded in 1843 by the French State, the museum is made up of 23 rooms, all crammed to the gills with fascinating objects. These pieces are the focus, of course, but the museum is worth visiting for its pretty gardens and the building itself, which is a beautiful mansion in Gothic and Renaissance styles.     Read More
Posted in: Curiosities, History, Museums & Galleries, Must See Attractions, Tourist Attractions