A town with culinary pedigree, Montélimar has been the home of French nougat since the 1700s. This soft confectionery is made both in big modern factories and small ateliers using old-school techniques and tools. You can indulge your curiosity and your sweet tooth on tours where you’ll get privileged glimpses into kitchens and will be …
Standing at Place Général-de-Gaulle in Évreux you’ll be in no doubt that you’re in a departmental capital: The buildings here, from the Maison des Arts and town hall to the 15th-century belfry all radiate authority. The same can be said of Évreux’s marvellous Gothic cathedral, a seat of clerical power in medieval times and joined …
Many people may not realize that humble Austria is actually an extremely popular holiday destination in Europe. To that end, whenever you visit you will find a huge amount to do there, and the great thing about this country is that winter is as exciting as summer. All across Austria you will find stunning natural …
Australia’s capital city is mostly known for being the country’s political hub, but is often overshadowed on itineraries by the more popular tourist destinations of Sydney and Melbourne. However, with a proliferation of museums, galleries and one of the world’s leading research universities, this city may not be the best for nightlife, but it’s fantastic …
This industrial city in eastern-central France isn’t on the map for many tourists. For most of its life Saint-Étienne has been a hotbed of mining and manufacturing, but is now reinventing itself as a hub for the arts: The Manufacture-Plaine-Achille is a whole district of former factories turned over to the creative industries. You can …
In the northwest of Reunion, La Possession is between the main harbour at Le Port and Saint-Denis, the capital. Your attention will be turned to the island’s forest trails, and you can walk to colonial-era quarantine stations or make the tough expedition to the colossal Mafate volcanic cirque. But one of special things about Reunion’s …
Rockford in Illinois may not be well known as a tourism destination in the United States in its own right, but that doesn’t mean that there is not a huge amount to do and see for those who make the trip here. The city of Rockford is blessed with an abundance of gorgeous outdoor areas, …
Caught on a plateau between Reunion’s south coast and the primordial highlands of the Piton des Neiges, Le Tampon is a rural community with palm plantations and pineapple farms. The local scenery is pretty gentle, but Le Tampon is hemmed in by colossal landforms waiting to be explored on treks and drives and horseback rides. …
If Montbéliard in Doubs looks nothing like a French town it’s because it wasn’t actually French until the Revolution. Before that it had been in of the Duchy of Württemberg, and that German flavour is still obvious today. When the population swelled at the start of the 1600s Montbéliard was updated by a Swabian master …
All-year-round, Maine has something to offer just about any type of traveler. Foodies will love the fresh seafood served along the coastline, adventure junkies will love the gargantuan forests, history buffs will love maritime roots, and families will love the kid-friendly resort towns found all throughout the state. Picture candy-cane striped lighthouses, the dense woods …