France
Hôtel d’Assezat —Toulouse Home of the Bemberg Foundation
An opulent Renaissance mansion meets a unique art collection in Toulouse, France.
A Unique Masterpiece of Roman Engineering — The Pont du Gard
The highest Roman aqueduct bridge ever built, the Pont du Gard remains the best preserved ancient architectural masterpiece of its kind in the world.
The Medieval Gem of the French Riviera — Eze Village
High above the Mediterranean shore half way between Nice and Monaco, the tiny village of Eze is universally recognized as one of medieval gems of the Riviera.
Steve McCurry — Glances
At the Caumont-Art Center, in Aix-en-Provence, France, the Steve McCurry—Glances exposition illustrates the career of one of the most iconic photojournalist of our time.
Nice — the Glittering Queen of the French Riviera
In the southeastern corner of the French Riviera, the glittering city of Nice is the undisputed queen of the Mediterranean coast — And a place of exceptional cultural heritage.
A Roadtrip Back to Medieval France — Deep in the Aveyron
A little known region on the remote southern edge of the Massif Central, the picturesque Aveyron is a treasure trove medieval history.
A Roadtrip Back to Medieval France — Rodez
From its hilltop perch at the southern edge of the Massif Central, the majestic Gothic Cathedral of Rodez beckons visitors to experience the rich medieval past of the city.
A Roadtrip Back to Medieval France – The Abbey of Conques
Deep in the forested hills of a remote corner of Southwestern France, the ancient Abbey of Conques takes visitors back to the Middle Ages.
A journey back to the origins of art — The Chauvet Cave
In the southeastern corner of the Massif Central, the ancient highlands of central France, the Ardèche River carved its scenic way through the limestone plateau over millions of years. Before rejoining the Rhone River on its way to the Mediterranean, it created the...
The Other Face of Provence — The Camargue Delta
Western Europe’s largest delta, where the Rhône River meets the Mediterranean Sea, the Camargue is a unique mosaic of wetland teaming with wildlife — and a place of history and legends.
Avignon, France — The Other Papal City
In the sun-drenched provencal city of Avignon, the greatest gothic palace in the world still bears witness to the power of the papacy over the Middle Ages.
Beyond Narbo Martius — Narbonne Through The Ages
Since its foundation in 118 BC as the capital of the first Roman colony in Gaul, Narbonne has experienced a turbulent history — which can still be found along the winding cobble streets of its medieval center.
Narbo Via – In Search of Narbonne’s Roman Past
In 125 BC, the major Greek port city of Massalia (now Marseille) in the hellenized region of Southern Gaul, threatened by incursions from the Celto-Ligurian tribes of the Provencal hinterland, called for help from its Roman ally. The Senate sent its armies and within...
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Josette King
I was barely in my teens when travel became a driving force in my life. Now as a travel writer and photographer, I have visited over 45 countries in some of the most photogenic corners of the planet, taking tens of thousands of pictures along the way. With my work, I thrive to capture the natural and cultural uniqueness of each area I visit. Get to know me better…
