Explore French History

Many of our travelers want to spend a few days in Paris during their self-guided tour of France. In Paris, we work with a charming family-run boutique …

As part of preparing for and getting excited about your trip, we recommend immersing yourself in literature, films, and music related to France! You …

For travelers who are interested in geology, caves and prehistoric art, there are many prehistoric caves in France that are worth visiting. Some are …

There may only be one ancient wonder of the world left – the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt – and France does not feature among the modern wonders of the …

As I write this post, I join the rest of France and millions of people around the world who remain in shock following the fire that started on April …

When I started France Just For You with my husband Guillaume in 2010, I knew that there would be great interest in regions where our travelers had …

The Loire region spans 175 miles, so naturally if you're considering booking a tour of the Loire Valley, the first question will be where to stay.This …

World War 1 was characterised by death and misery along the Western Front, a stretch of land that covered around 400 miles of France and Belgium …

Interested in European history? Normandy is rich with fascinating memorials and museums commemorating some of Europe's darkest daysThe beaches in …

In this post, we're listing the UNESCO World Heritage sites in France that are located in the regions that we cover in our tours. The whole of France …

On September 8th 1940, the world was at war and 18-year-old Marcel Ravidat was out walking his dog in a clearing in the region of Lascaux, Dordogne …

In this post we explore some of the myths and legends of the islet of Mont Saint Michel! Are you just looking for general information about Mont Saint …