Fecamp – Fisheries Museum
Fecamp was once a main hub for commercial fishing. Now there is a museum dedicated to the fishing industry installed in one of the main fishing factories. It’s worth a visit.
Museums
Fecamp- Benedictine Museum & Factory
The benedictine liqueur is famous all over the world, and it’s made here in Fecamp in this incredible palace, which is also a museum.
Honfleur – Tips
Here are the things todo, to see, where to eat, to sleep and how to get there in/for Honfleur, Normandy.
Le Havre – Andre Malraux Museum
The modern art (take the word “modern” lightly) museum of Le Havre, the Andre Malraux museum also known as the MuMa, is France’s 2nd largest museum of impressionist paintings. The museum was named after the former Minister of Culture, Andre Malraux, who opened the museum in 1961. This museum was the first major museum to …
Le Havre – Introduction
Le Havre is a city that has been rebuilt completely after WWII with a particular and special style. It’s so unique that it was put on the United Nation UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Le Havre – Maison de l’Armateur (Ship Owner’s House)
If you’re not that much into big museums but prefer to see old-fashion houses, the “Maison de l’Armateur” is a great visit (and it’s also a museum). The house, built in 1790, was owned by a ship owner (although he did not commission the building of the house). After having served as a house, a …
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Le Mans – The Bugatti Race Circuit
Le Mans is particularly known the world over for its 24 hour car endurance race. The first car race was held way back in 1923, and it is the oldest endurance race in the world. The (permanent) Bugatti race circuit is added to the “Circuit de la Sarthe” for the 24 hours race, that …
Les Sables-d’Olonne – Saint-Clair Castle
The Saint-Clair Castle at Les Sables-d’Olonne is small but does its job; protecting the harbour entrance. Now it’s a museum.
Les Sables-d’Olonne – Tips
Here is how to get to, where to go, what to see, where to eat and sleep in Les Sables-d’Olonne in the Pays de Loire on the West coast of France.
Lorient – Cite de la Voile Eric Tabarly Museum
If you are into sailing, then the name “Eric Tabarly” will probably be known to you. For those of you who don’t know the legendary French sailor, you can read more about him by clicking here. The museum doesn’t just look at his life and sail races, but explores mostly the art of sailing. The …
Lorient – Flore Submarine Museum
The Flore submarine museum (a diesel submarine) in Lorient is located in the former German WWII submarine base, which includes 3 enormous submarine pens (which could host up to 30 submarines). Next to the 2nd German submarine pen (K2) you can immediately see the Flore submarine. This sub can be visited. You can see the …
Lorient – Introduction
Lorient in Brittany is not a place you want to visit for the beauty of the city, since it’s not. But the La Base is very interesting since it was the main submarine base of the Germans during WWII. There’s even a submarine you can visit.
Lorient – Submarine Museum
The Submarine museum (in French “Musee Sous-Marin“) is NOT a museum of submarines (for that you can visit the Flore submarine next door, click here to read more about it), but for a look at the life of the divers underwater. The most interesting part of this museum (a private and volunteer endeavour) is the …
Lyon – Introduction – Part 1
Lyon is a city full of contrasts, particularly in its architecture. The city is big, Lyon itself is France’s 3rd largest city, but when you add the suburbs, then the Lyon metropole is France’s 2nd largest metropole (after Paris). It is also the world capital of gastronomy, the city where many of todays top chefs have …
Lyon – Introduction – Part 2
This is part 2 of the introduction of the city of Lyon. To read the first part, click here. As a recap, we are walking from the TGV (High Speed Train) railway station to the hills, a 2.5 km walk. Vieux Lyon – Old Lyon On the other side of the Bonaparte bridge, crossing the …
Lyon – Miniatures and Cinema Museum
Lyon is the place where cinema was invented (by the Lumieres brothers, who have a complete museum dedicated to them in Lyon), but there is also a small and very cute museum dedicated to the movie making miniatures and sets. Located in the Old Lyon part (“Vieux Lyon“) of the city, close to cathedral, the …
Lyon – Tips
Transport Getting There Lyon is a major transportation hub in France, second only to Paris. It is easy to get there in almost any kind of transportation. Air: Lyon has a major international airport with flights from many European and French cities. Click here for list of all direct destinations served by the Lyon airport. Within …
Marseille – Chateau d’If
The Chateau d’If, a French equivalent of Alcatraz, is a prison island close to Marseilles and the setting of the famous book The Count of Monte Cristo. A visit to marseilles is never complete without a visit to this island.
Marseille – Introduction
Marseille is France’s 2nd largest city in population (over 800,000 inhabitants in the city), and France’s biggest harbour. It is also one of the oldest dwellings in France, with cave painting found dating back 30,000 years BC. It doesn’t get any older than that. NOTE: Below you’ll find an impression of Marseille, but it’s far …
Marseille – Tips
Transport Getting There Air: From both Paris airports, many flights per day, direct to Marseille, 1 hour 15. The airport also as many international flights daily. Within Marseille There is a very good transportation system in Marseille, with a very good and encompassing bus route and two metro lines. Prices are cheap. Restaurants Marseille, particularly …
Mont Saint-Michel – Introduction
The Mont St. Michel is France’s second most visited monument, second only after the Eiffel Tower in Paris. With over 3 million visitors each year, it is no wonder United Nation’s UNESCO put it on their World Heritage Sites. And there are several good reasons for this. Mont St. Michel has not been changed over …
Mont Saint-Michel – Tips
Transport Getting There By car, the A84/E3 motorway (autoroute) comes about 10 kilometres away and it’s well sign posted. TIP: If you reserve a hotel (or restaurant) make sure you get the access code for the barriers into the area. If not you will be forced to park in the parking areas (paid) and walk …
Montlucon – Introduction
Montlucon is located almost at the exact centre of France. It has traditionally been associated to the royal Bourbon family. The city itself, dominated by the Bourbon family castle is very medieval looking & feeling with many narrow streets and old buildings. The core part of the city, the centre, is for pedestrians only; no …
Montlucon Castle – Dukes of Bourbon Castle
Built: 1070Status: MuseumVisitable?: YesNotable: Unrestricted view over the city of MontluconWeb: – In the city of Montlucon in Auvergne lies an imposing fortress with a beautiful chateau on top. The fortress and chateau belonged to the Dukes of Bourbon, a noble family that would later become King of France (and later on Spain). Perched high on …