France: Barging the Canal du Midi
Crossing southwest France by Barge. A luxurious and delicious week on a barge on the Canal du Midi.
France
France is the country that our editor, Max Hartshorne, has been to the most. “There is something about France, the food, the views, the people, the wine and the history, that all makes it just the perfect place to visit. Read hundreds of stories about France on GoNOMAD, right here.
Magdalen Islands, off the Coast of Quebec
Quebec’s Hidden Gems – the Magdalen Islands. Visiting the Maritimes’ French isles meeting cheesemakers, learning the ancient history, meeting friendly locals.
France: They Eat Horses, Don’t They?
A Short History of Horse-Eating in France By Stephanie DiCarlo Piu Marie Eatwell lived in France for years, long enough to compile a book on what exactly they do over there in France. Playing off the title of her book, “They Eat Horses, Don’t They?: The Truth About French Eating,” Eatwell has compiled…
France: Helping with the Grape Harvest
The Grape harvest in France–vineyard work in Bordeaux has its benefits and difficulties. What it’s like to work in a vineyard in France, getting a vineyard job
Brittany, France: Remembering WW II
Remembering Brittany on Allied Forces Liberation 70th Anniversary By Marc Latham Shivering in the sun, waiting hours for it to set. The sun was slowly falling towards the horizon above Petit Bé Fort and Grand Bé Islet, like a ball about to be caught in a hand reaching out to…
Louvre-Lens Shines Bright in a Once-Sad City in France
Louvre-Lens Brings Great Art to the North of France By Max Hartshorne GoNOMAD Editor The first thing we saw when we arrived in Lens, France were two huge mountains that look like pyramids with grass growing on them. They were coal heaps, giant piles of tailings left over from some…
Mastering the Art of French Eating
‘Mastering the Art of French Eating: Lessons of Food and Love from a Year in Paris’ by Ann Mah, recipes and wisdom gleaned from spending time with chefs.
Paris Dining: Tips on Restaurants in France
What You Need to Know about Dining Out in Paris By Tom Reeves The other day my wife and I arrived at Le Pré Verre, one of our favorite Parisian restaurants, at 7:20 p.m. and found the door locked. This was normal – many restaurants don’t unlock their doors before…
France: The Fêtes de Bayonne
Fetes de Bayonne, a five-day annual festival in Southwest France with colorful costumes, running bulls and much revelry.
Paris: Squatting for Free All over the City
Squatting–or taking over an unused building–is explored in Paris, France. A real experience of living in an apartment illegally with 200 other people.
Armagnac, the Drink of Southwest France
Armagnac Is the Drink & Ducks Are For Dinner By Max Hartshorne GoNOMAD Editor In Le Gers, near Toulouse in southwest France, there are two things that define this region of rolling hills and farmland: Armagnac, the region’s famous brandy, and fois gras, from local ducks. It’s pretty hard to…
Arras France: Highlight of the Pas de Calais region
Arras is Amazing! This historic city in Northern France is well worth discovering By Jamie Kimmel Welcome to Arras, France, home to many chateaus, museums and World War One battle sites of Northern France. Arras also has one of the most striking downtown centers in France. If you ever get…