Author Archives: Tourism France

Burgundy cuisine Regional specialties, wines…everything about gastronomy in Burgundy Cheeses, Wines, & Local Gourmet Specialties in Burgundy © Maison de la France

Don’t Miss Chartres en Lumieres! Through Sept. 18, the city of Chartres will be illuminated at nightfall each evening. © Maison de la France

French Institutions Here you’ll find links to Institutions in the US where you can learn French and discover French culture through courses and lectures. Find a French Institution Near You and See Where You Can Celebrate Bastille Day in the … Continue reading →

The Cow Parade, a Huge Public Art Exhibition, Comes to Bordeaux Through Sept. 14 All around the city of Bordeaux, a “herd” of huge, decorated cow sculptures will be on public display through Sept. 14. © Maison de la France

Wakawa Gets Exclusive Rights To Snorkeling Pinel Island, Saint-Martin Wakawa Eco-Klub is the only water sports group operating on Ilet Pinel and is working closely with the Marine Reserve of Saint- Martin to help preserve the reef in the area. … Continue reading →

Come launch the giant catapult! Three real catapults will be set up every day of the season on the plateau of this great medieval site in Provence. © Maison de la France

A Champagne Bar in the Trees? Why not! Perchingbar—a tree house-style Champagne bar 18 feet up in the air—will open near Verzy in the outdoor adventure park Arboxygène. © Maison de la France