Welcome to France in August: the land of rosé, closed shutters, and automated email replies that say, “Je suis en congés...

Every summer in France, a quiet but passionate rivalry plays out—not on the soccer field or in the political arena, but ...

France may be famous for its literary giants—Balzac, Proust, Camus—but the country’s current literary scene is vibrant, ...

In a summer of heatwaves and crowded tourist spots, more travelers are swapping selfie sticks for sketchbooks. Across Fr...

When you think of Bastille Day in France, you might picture fireworks exploding over the Eiffel Tower, solemn military p...

When summer hits its stride in France, the streets stay bright long into the evening, and the rhythm of life slows down....

France is famous for its grand music festivals—think Rock en Seine in Paris or Les Vieilles Charrues in Brittany. But ju...

Beneath the cobbled streets and bustling cafés of Paris lies a hidden world—one shaped by war, secrecy, and the quiet de...

For centuries, Provence has been defined by its postcard-perfect landscapes: rolling hills of lavender, olive groves, an...

Deep in the French countryside, where ivy creeps up the walls of medieval castles and vineyards stretch toward the horiz...

In France, fashion has long been synonymous with Paris. But beyond the elite runways of the capital, a quieter — and arg...

As the world emerged from lockdowns and uncertainty, something unexpected blossomed across the French countryside: a pow...

As France commemorates D-Day on June 6, remembrance often focuses on military heroism. But beneath the uniforms and fron...

The summer solstice in France, or le solstice d'été, marks the longest day of the year and has long been a moment of cel...

May 1st, La Fête du Travail—or May Day—has long been one of the most significant days on the French calendar. This date,...

Each May, France honors one of its most enigmatic and enduring figures: Jeanne d’Arc, or Joan of Arc. Canonized in 1920 ...

Every May, as Paris’s gardens blossom and the air fills with the anticipation of summer, the French Open—officially know...

When you think of Vincent van Gogh, it’s hard not to picture the sun-drenched fields, the vibrant yellows and blues, and...

Throughout its history, France has been a land of revolution, transformation, and social unrest. From the storming of th...

French literature has a long tradition of scandal. In a culture where art is both adored and policed, some of the...

March, celebrated as Women’s History Month, is the perfect time to honor the influential women who shaped France’s histo...