Oradour-sur-Glane, 1944: The Village the Nazis Erased From the Map
Oradour-sur-Glane is one of the most haunting places in France: a village in Haute-Vienne, near Limoges, that has been left…
Author: Yanis
I'm Yanis from France. I've lived in and traveled to many different countries, and each time around I've done tons of research on the different places I could visit. I've always loved comparing cities before (and after) seeing them.
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Before You Go to Paris: 11 Things Visitors Learn the Hard Way
Every traveler leaves Paris with a list of lessons learned. Some are practical, some are unexpected, and a few can…
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Champagne’s Tourism Boom: France’s Sparkling Region Is on Every Traveler’s Radar
Ten years after Champagne’s vineyards and cellars were added to UNESCO’s World Heritage list, the region is seeing a surge…
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She Let ChatGPT Decide Her Future – and Ended Up in Southern France
When burnout hit, Julie Neis did something most people only joke about: she asked ChatGPT to decide her next move…
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A New €2 Coin in France Celebrates Notre-Dame’s Rebirth
To mark the first anniversary of Notre-Dame’s reopening, the Monnaie de Paris has released a special €2 coin depicting the…
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Paris Christmas Windows 2025: When the Magic Starts
Each November, Paris’s grand department stores unveil their Christmas windows, an annual tradition that turns shopping streets into enchanting open-air…
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France Toughens Its Law on Sexual Crimes
On October 29 2025, France voted one of the most significant legal reforms in decades. The new law changes how…
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Four Magical Christmas Markets in Paris in 2025-2026
Every winter, Paris turns into a glowing maze of lights, wooden chalets, and festive scents. Markets pop up across the…
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Iconic Contemporary Art Museum Reopens at the Palais-Royal in Paris
After thirty years behind glass walls on Boulevard Raspail, the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain has moved into one of…
