by Hanno | Sep 2, 2024 | France, France - Culture, ZZ
City trip to Nancy, city of the Dukes of Lorraine City trip to Nancy, city of the Dukes of Lorraine Home » ZZ On our way to sunny southern France, we usually pass by Nancy, a city we previously only knew from road signs on the Route du Soleil. Recently, we took a...
by Hanno | Apr 24, 2024 | France, France - Active, ZZ
Walk at the castle of Bazoches in the Morvan Walk at the castle of Bazoches in the Morvan Home » Archives for Hanno We have a thing for the fortifications of Vauban. This French architect from the time of Louis XIV built numerous defense lines in France, such as the...
by Hanno | Apr 19, 2024 | France, France - Culture, ZZ
Bibracte, hidden Gallic fortress city Bibracte, hidden Gallic fortress city Home » Archives for Hanno Delve into the rich history of Gaul at the top of Mont Beuvray in the Morvan. Here lies Bibracte, once a lively city and a mighty center of the Haedui. Walk through...
by Hanno | Oct 15, 2023 | France, France - Culture, ZZ
The magnificent basilica in picturesque Vézelay The magnificent basilica in picturesque Vézelay Home » France - Culture The Morvan is best known for its unique natural beauty. Many hikers and nature lovers enjoy visiting the region. For culture lovers, the Morvan also...
by Hanno | Aug 21, 2023 | France, France - Culture, ZZ
Dijon, the Burgundian capital of mustard Dijon, the Burgundian capital of mustard Home » france Dijon is the largest city and also the capital of the eastern French region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. The city is best known to many for its mustard. Yet the tasty,...