France extends far beyond Paris — from the dramatic tidal island of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy (where next-day tickets are actually possible despite the crowds) to the D-Day beaches and the moving Normandy American Cemetery, from the French Riviera’s island escapes like Île Sainte-Marguerite accessed by ferry from Cannes to understanding whether the Nice to Monaco ferry truly offers the best connection between these Mediterranean neighbours.
These guides focus largely on France’s Normandy region and its profound World War history — from the Glade of the Armistice in Compiègne where both World Wars’ armistices were signed, to the Arromanches 360° Circular Cinema that immerses visitors in D-Day history through powerful multimedia presentations. Whether you’re planning practical aspects like ferry times and ticket prices for coastal connections, visiting historic First World War and Second World War sites, or simply deciding one day to walk to France (apparently that happens), these articles provide the honest, practical information that helps you navigate French attractions beyond the Eiffel Tower selfies — with particular depth on the historically significant sites that changed the course of modern history.
- The day I decided to walk to France.
- Can you get next-day tickets for Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey in Normandy?
- A practical guide to visiting the Normandy American Cemetery.
- Practical information about the Cannes to Ile Ste Marguerite ferry.
- Is the Nice to Monaco ferry the best way to get to Monaco?
- The end of the First World War at the Glade of the Armistice in Compiègne.
- What is the Arromanches 360° Circular Cinema in Normandy?
