Signs of the time
As you travel through France, look out for the fascinating symbols that adorn the maisons paysannes, they offer a unique insight into history. Eagle-eyed PHILIP FAIERS becomes a house detective...
Museums in France
See which museums you voted for in our online survey of your favourite museum in France...
France for Culture - France's Intriguing Castles
The massive walls of the castles in France have harboured a wealth of myths and legends down the centuries. Philip Faiers highlights a few of the most intriguing examples
France's Top 100 Museums and Galleries
With around 7,000 museums spread throughout France, it isn’t difficult to see how the French love showcasing their arts, hobbies, history, science, gastronomy and culture. Indeed, in Paris alone, there are more than 100 museums and some 500 historic monuments in and around the city.