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To Frenchify Your Friday this week, we are recommending you spend a little time in a park. Or a garden. Either will do the trick. The French love their parks and gardens. This sentence is unsurprising on so many levels. Firstly, public French outdoor spaces are simply gorgeous. Secondly, and probably more importantly, with French living spaces generally being compact, the French need their parks and gardens for recreation. I’m always fascinated by the amount of activity in Parisian gardens in particular. Sit for a while and you’ll see all manner of sporting endeavours – from Pétanque to jogging to football – as well as children playing on lush green grass and dogs proudly parading with their stylish owners along the paths. Neither the weather or the season deter the French from enjoying their parks and gardens. All year round you will find that French parks are packed with people keen to enjoy the great outdoors. And, for those of us who aren’t lucky enough to actually live in Fr...

Visit the "plus beaux village" of Montrésor in the heart of the Loire Valley. From things to see and do, accommodation options, how to get there and more. (As an Amazon affiliate, we may earn commissions on certain purchases. Please note, information provided is for entertainment purposes. See our disclosure policy for details.) With a population of less than 500 people, Montrésor is a sleepy little village in the center of France. The name “Montrésor” translates in English to “my treasure”. And it is certainly a name that the village of Montrésor lives up to. Located in the heart of the Loire Valley, it is a small haven of peace. It is so lovely, that it has been named one of the “plus beaux villages de France”, meaning “most beautiful villages in France”. Indeed, the small village has become so popular, it has visitors flocking to it in the summer months. So let’s have a look at what there is to see and do in Montrésor, shall we? Allons-y! Things to do in the area ...

Get the guide to Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher in the heart of the Loire Valley. From things to see and do, accommodation options, how to get there and more. (As an Amazon affiliate, we may earn commissions on certain purchases. Please note, information provided is for entertainment purposes. See our disclosure policy for details.) The small town of Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher attracts a lot of visitors for one big reason: the nearby Zoo de Beauval. The zoo is one of the biggest in France, and attracts locals and tourists from all over Europe. And when those visitors arrive in Saint-Aignan, they are swept away by the town’s charm all on its own. This idyllic town located on the river Cher in the Loire Valley is full of character and beautiful landscapes. So let’s have a look at what there is to see and do in Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, shall we? Allons-y! Things to do in the area 1. Château de Saint-Aignan Towering over the town is the Château de Saint-Aignan. It is a large medieval fortress d...

Get the guide to the town of Montrichard in the heart of the Loire Valley. From things to see and do, accommodation options, how to get there and more. (As an Amazon affiliate, we may earn commissions on certain purchases. Please note, information provided is for entertainment purposes. See our disclosure policy for details.) Montrichard-Val-de-Cher in France is a charming town that is nestled on the banks of the Cher River. It is not very big or very famous, but it’s so charming and idyllic, it invites plenty of visitors to this part of the Loire Valley. Montrichard is also known for its various sights and activities, like exploring mushroom farms and cave dwellings, that make a change from visiting the grand châteaux of the Loire Valley . So let’s have a look at what there is to see and do in Montrichard, shall we? Allons-y! Things to do in the area 1. Château de Montrichard The castle was originally constructed by  Foulques Nerra , Count of Anjou in the 11th century. In 1...

Get the guide to the elegant Château de Chéverny, a privately-owned castle in the Loire Valley. Learn about its history, what there is to see inside, and much more. (As an Amazon affiliate, we may earn commissions on certain purchases. Please note, information provided is for entertainment purposes. See our disclosure policy for details.) The Château de Chéverny is one of those classical French châteaux that one can imagine living in. If one was a chatelaine , of course. It is a large elegant château that is still a private residence and as such has been updated with things like plumbing and heating. Located in the countryside, the Château is luxuriously decorated and built to entertain. Over the years, it has multiplied the number of attractions inside the château grounds to attract visitors and stand out amongst the numerous beautiful châteaux in the Loire valley (of which there are plenty!) So let’s explore how the Château de Chéverny came to be and what to see inside, shall...