Behind every village, craft, and custom lies a story waiting to be told. Discovering France uncovers the country’s layers – its history, its artisans, and the people keeping its unique spirit alive. These are the details that help us understand the true nature of this beautiful country.
From medieval timber planks to Art Nouveau masterpieces, French doors reveal centuries of architectural innovation. Discover how Renaissance fever transformed simple security into artistic expression across France’s buildings.
Discover how Emmaüs, founded by Abbé Pierre in 1949, is innovating to fight poverty in modern France. From opening the first non-profit online marketplace to planning a groundbreaking 15,000m² solidarity centre in Bordeaux, this iconic French charity proves that your unwanted items can give someone a second chance at life.
Jeanne d’Arc didn’t just save France from English conquest – she created the very idea of a unified French nation. Discover how a peasant girl from the Vosges changed history and where you can walk in her footsteps across France today.
Look up in any French town or village and you’ll likely spot one – a clocher rising above the rooftops, its bells marking the rhythm of daily life just as they have for centuries. From the fortified bell-towers of the Charente to the UNESCO-listed belfries of the north, from Romanesque abbeys to audacious concrete cathedrals, France’s bell-towers encompass a stunning variety of styles and purposes. We explore the often remarkable architecture from which these bells ring out – and why these structures continue to captivate us.
Discover the fascinating lizards living in your French garden. From sun-basking wall lizards to stunning green lizards, learn about their social behaviour, survival strategies, and remarkable adaptations from a local expert in western France.