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May 19, 2026

Revived History: A Complete Guide to Puy du Fou

Deep in the countryside of the Vendée region in Western France you’ll find a very different kind of travel destination. Puy du Fou revives the past with a strong belief that history is the most exciting story ever told. You won’t find roller coasters, bright neon lights, or cartoon characters here. Instead, you walk into a huge, quiet forest where the sounds of Viking horns, Roman chariot races, and the wings of hundreds of birds of prey bring history to life. I spent a couple of days at this fascinating place last month, so keep on reading for my complete guide to Puy du Fou.

May 15, 2026

What To See & Do in Les Sables d’Olonne 🇫🇷

Les Sables d’Olonne is located in the heart of the famous Côte de Lumière in France’s Vendée region. The small town stretches along a long sandy beach filled with surfers of all ages, but it’s far from a soulless resort. Wander through the narrow streets of its Old Town and you’ll discover a world of maritime history, architectural heritage, and charming town squares. Read my curated guide on what to see and do in Les Sables d’Olonne.

Apr 18, 2025

What to See in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Saint-Rémy-de-Provence is a picture-perfect, charming Provencal town filled with lovely architecture, so much art, and a long history. It’s a beautiful place to visit if you’re an admirer of Vincent van Gogh because it’s where he spent a year of his life and created some of his most famous paintings. There is something fascinating to discover on its every corner. To make planning your trip a bit easier, here is the Culture Tourist’s guide on what to see in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence.

Mar 08, 2024

First Time in Paris Guide for Art Lovers

Paris is the city I could visit a few times per year and never get bored with it. I used to live three hours by train from Paris, so I was there quite often. However, I still visit it frequently. After visiting it on a school trip, with friends, as a couple and on a solo trip, I’ve become a first-time-in-Paris expert among my friends. To help you plan your perfect first visit to Paris, I created this first time in Paris guide for art lovers. Here, you’ll find a list of sites you should visit, the best museums, French food and souvenirs to look for, and some other valuable tips for your trip to the French capital.

Mar 10, 2023

Impressionists in Paris

Paris was the birthplace of one of the most famous painting styles in art history – Impressionism. It’s exceptional because it was the first modern painting style that changed the course of art history. Most of its members lived and worked in Paris in the mid-19th century. In this article, you’ll learn more about where its members met, learned to paint together, discussed art and created some of their most beautiful paintings.

Aug 12, 2022

A trip from Paris: Fontainebleau Palace

France is home to some of Europe’s most beautiful castles and palaces. One of them, the Fontainebleau Palace, is located some 55 kilometres (34 miles) southeast of the French capital, and it makes a wonderful day trip from Paris. Being home to the monarchs of France since the 12th century, it’s a place filled with history. Add to that it’s a birthplace of the Renaissance style in France and you have a great destination to visit for all the cultural tourists.

Mar 26, 2021

Locations linked to Vincent van Gogh in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence

Vincent van Gogh spent a year at the asylum in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Although it was a time when he struggled with his mental illness, he created some beautiful paintings inspired by nature in a garden and around the hospital. I’ve spent two days in this French town and looked for some places related to Van Gogh’s life.

Nov 20, 2020

Bring Paris to your home for a day

Truth to be told, after eight months with no international travel, I feel some serious wanderlust. And I am aware there are bigger problems in the world right now, but I can’t help myself. I miss flying, strolling around the new city, visiting museums and falling in love with a new place. Living in Amsterdam made Paris only a three-hours-train-ride-away, and I’d visit it regularly. I called those trips my yearly pilgrimages to Paris. Since we can’t travel right now, I decided to recreate a bit of a French atmosphere in my home. And made a little guide on how to bring Paris to your home for a day.

Feb 07, 2020

Beautiful small towns you should visit in France

Filled with great museums, art and food, France is one of my favourite countries in Europe. I’ve been to Paris many times, but haven’t really had a chance to explore much the rest of the country. That’s why I asked some of my fellow travel bloggers to help me compile a list of the most beautiful small towns in France. And here it is.

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