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The Halle de la Machine in Toulouse
When I was a kid I was entranced by stories of mythical beasts. My favourite tale was of a Minotaur who roamed a labyrinth on …
Potager du Roi – The kings vegetable garden at Versailles
A short walk from the Palace of Versailles you’ll find the “King’s Vegetable Garden” – the Potager du Roi. It was built between 1678 and …
There are loads of Free Museums in Paris
In Paris (and indeed the rest of France), many museums are free year-round. And, if you’re thinking that the free museums are only for hanging …
The Musee de Compagnonnage Tours, Loire Valley
I stood on a balcony at the Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley. My eyes travelled over thousands of thin, black slate tiles that …
La Piscine Museum Roubaix | An art deco wonder in the north of France
Roubaix is in the suburbs of Lille, capital of Hauts-de-France (Nord, Pas de Calais, Picardy). It was once famous for its textile production, an industry …
A photo guide to the Chateau de Chambord Loire Valley
The Chateau de Chambord is a French Renaissance masterpiece. This jewel of the Loire Valley was begun in 1519, the year Francis 1 became King …
Discover the Chateau de Chenonceau in pictures
When I was a little girl, I had an idea of what a fairy tale castle would like. It would have towers and turrets and …
Chateau des Milandes, Dordogne
A short ride from Sarlat, in the gorgeous countryside of Dordogne, you’ll find the Chateau and gardens of Milandes. It’s the former home of Josephine …
Cité du vin the fabulous wine museum of Bordeaux
I saw its swirling shape shimmering on the horizon from the train as I arrived in Bordeaux from Paris. A giant shiny coil on the …
The Chateau d’Anet Loire Valley
The Chateau d’Anet, in the town of Anet, in the Centre-Val de Loire, 78km from Paris was the family home of Diane de Poitiers. It’s …