Bayeux, Normandy: Witness to History
A charming medieval town with much of its historic core intact, Bayeux has been an eyewitness to some of the biggest moments in European history.
France
Champs-Elysees to get green make-over
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo's plans include pedestrian and cycle-friendly amenities in an area now dominated by traffic and mass retail.
Notre Dame scaffolding is down
The restoration work at Notre Dame enters a new phase with the removal of the last of the damaged temporary scaffolding.
Sept. 19, 2020: Images of Paris, 1988
How things have changed, and not, is hinted in these 1988 photos by JHeymont.
France: Return of 'Le Train Bleu'
Only three years after ditching its last sleeper-train services, France's SNCF is planning to join the European revival of overnight services.
Paris still hoping for Seine swimming
Paris is still determined to clean the Seine up for safe swimming by 2024, though the obstacles seem large and the progress small.
Nudist resort: Clothing optional, masks not
Health officials order new measures as infections soar among 'libertines.'
August 29, 2020: A Village in France, 1988
A few images from a mother-daughter visit in 1988 have a poignant quality today.
Van Gogh's last scene is located
Art historians have matched Van Gogh's last painting to roadside trees in Auvers-sur-Oise, France.
Paris: New plan to tame the scooters
Paris has hit the restart button on electric scooters, issuing new rules and giving permits to only three companies.
Nantes Cathedral damaged in arson fire
An early morning suspicious fire has destroyed a historic organ and windows.
Last A380 takes its last ride
A sad moment for a French village that has watched the fuselage of every A380 pass through its night-time streets.
Paris from Above and Afar
From high places across the city, PHeymont takes another look at one of his favorite cities.
France gets a new 'favorite village'
Another Alsatian village takes the top spot in France's annual contest.
Rail bargain: Scenic France to Spain for €1
A real-deal long-distance scenic ride for not very much...