The (very) astonishing church of Alban

Church of Notre-Dame d'Alban in the Tarn

In the Tarn (France), about 30 minutes from Albi, the church of Alban is not really eye-catching and one would be tempted to quickly pass its way. But for the curious who dare to push the door the surprise is total: inside is hidden a surprising architecture in the shape of an inverted ship’s hull […]

A natural and cultural roadtrip in Berry (France)

A natural and cultural roadtrip in Berry (France) 1

Berry may not be the center of the world but it is undoubtedly the center of France! In the middle of our beautiful country hides a very natural region with a beautiful historical and gastronomic heritage and wonderful stories to tell us. You will find here a travel guide with a detailed itinerary to discover […]

The Rouen museums celebrate Impressionism with 6 exhibitions

Normandie Impressionniste aux musées de Rouen

The impressionist movement is in the spotlight at the Réunion des Musées Métropolitains (RMM) in Rouen! No less than six exhibitions and three artistic projects are proposed in four museums of the agglomeration, the opportunity to (re)discover major artists as well as lesser known figures such as the ceramist Camille Moreau-Nélaton, the photographer Antonin Personnaz, […]

Valençay : the castle of Talleyrand. History and visit

Château de Valençay

The castle of Valençay is one of the great sites of the Loire Valley, just like Chenonceau, Cheverny or Chambord. Known to have been the residence of Talleyrand, the domain of Valençay has however a long history behind it when the famous diplomat acquired it in 1803. What is the history of the Valençay castle? […]