As it is in so many places, Christmas in France is all about family, friends, and food. While it’s generally a low-key affair ...

The Italian-designed Chateau of Fontainebleau was the scene of several key moments in Napoleonic history. Louis’ pride and joy was a landscaped wonderland dotted with statues and fountains behind the ...

Most choose to plan their trip to Paris in the spring or fall thanks to the mild weather that's perfect for exploring the ...

Making an itinerary can help you get the most out of your trip to Europe. Follow Rick Steves' advice so you can have a more enjoyable European vacation.

The valley is carpeted with fertile fields, crisscrossed by rivers and studded with hundreds of chateaux in all shapes and sizes. The Loire Valley, about two hours southwest of Paris, offers France’s ...

Few cities can even come close to Paris when it comes to cultural, artistic, and historic heritage. And few residents are as confident as Parisians in their expertise in good living. While that ...

I can’t think of any two people more prominent in the minds of French citizens than the Virgin Mary and Emperor Napoleon. And they share an important date: August 15 – when it’s believed she ascended ...

Going out to eat in Paris can be a different experience than what you're used to at home. You'll likely notice slower service ...

Imagine that happy day around 1700 when the monk Dom Pérignon, after much fiddling with the double fermentation of his grape juice, stumbled onto a bubbly delight. Having tasted the very first glass ...

World War I, once heralded as “the war to end all wars,” ended on Nov. 11, 1918, which is why we (and many other countries) celebrate veterans on this day. Many millions died during the horrific war ...