July 13, 2019: Apple-Green 2CV
PHeymont spotted this especially fine specimen of a favorite car at a church in Basel, Switzerland.
France
France's turn to try a flight tax
A new tax on departing flights, set to start next year, is aimed at raising money for eco-friendly infrastructure.
Air France, Qatar out of love for A380?
A squeeze based on upgrade costs, operating costs and planned retirement may result in an even earlier retirement of Air France's fleet.
Besides the Eiffel Tower, Here Are 9 Things France Has to Offer
Tired of the crowds in Paris? Monica Albert has several interesting suggestions for other fun activities in France (sponsored content)
EU election brings Lyon and Turin closer
Italian results in the EU parliamentary elections apparently clear the way for completion of a high-speed rail link between France and Italy
Paris Gare du Nord gets Olympics upgrade
Getting ready to host the 2024 Olympics, Paris has plans for a big upgrade at its busiest rail station.
Eurostar warning: Drop the bomb...
Gare du Nord was evacuated for several hours Monday when a World War II shell was found in a Eurostar passenger's luggage.
Passing through Paris: A Gallery
PHeymont shares some images of Paris icons and less-seen sights of one of his favorite cities.
May 4, 2019: Nike of Samothrace, Paris
DrFumblefinger visits "Winged Victory", known also as the "Nike of Samothrace". Over 2000 years old, it is proudly displayed at Paris' Louvre.
May 1, 2019: Marseille Remembers a Tragedy
A stark plaque reminds visitors and residents in Marseille's bustling and popular Old Port that it also has a history of tragedy.
Monet's guesthouse now on Airbnb
A second home in Giverny, used by Monet as a guest house and vegetable garden, can now be rented.
End of the line for France's Auto/Train
SNCF is ending a once-popular service that allowed travelers to ship their cars ahead; it's no longer a profitable business.
Paris orders electric buses to fight smog
Paris is upgrading its buses to eliminate diesels as a measure against smog, with most buses to be replaced before the Paris Olympics in 2024.
Mar. 30, 2019: Abbey of St Paul de Mausole, Provence
PHeymont takes another look at the ancient abbey known to us mostly as where Vincent van Gogh was treated for mental illness.
Time for Champagne? The bottle knows!
A new bottle erases all doubt as to when it's time for Champagne.