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The fascinating Familistère Guise: A French social palace
Several years ago, I saw a black and white photo of a run down but enormous building in a small town called Guise, not far ...
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The sparkling Beer scene in Lille, northern France
Beer producers in the far north of France are revitalising the brewing industry, and in Lille micro-breweries have taken beer to new heights! Is beer ...
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Agincourt Medieval Fete
Experience a taste of medieval life in the lush green countryside of Azincourt in northern France. On one fateful day, 25 October 1415, a famous ...
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What to see and do in Aisne, Picardy
The department of Aisne in Picardy is the ancient cradle of France. Its capital Laon was once also the capital of France, and it is ...
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Agincourt | The legends and a historic museum
There are no real winners when two nations fall out, but today we live in an age when wars can rumble on for years and ...
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Guide to Saint-Omer – quintessential northern France
Why head to the south of France when the north has so much to offer? I get it. It’s what almost everyone does. “It’s wall ...
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What to see and do in Wimereux, northern France
Less than 30 minutes drive from Calais port lies Wimereux, a Belle Epoque seaside town on the Opal Coast. It is though best reached by ...
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Authentic France | Boulogne-sur-Mer
Years ago, when Boulogne-sur-Mer was open to ferries from the UK, the town was a popular day trip. It was often the first French port ...
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Amiens in Picardy makes for a fascinating visit
Amiens, the capital city of Picardy in northern France, is one for your bucket list. It has an age-old history and an incredible UNESCO listed ...
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Amiens – the biggest Cathedral in France
The first stone of Amiens Cathedral was laid in the year 1220. It is a monumental medieval masterpiece of Gothic art, 145 metres long and ...
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