8 February, 2024

Lyon’s Festival of Lights

by Meghan Fallis While Paris is known as the city of lights, Lyon steals the spotlight for a few days during December each year, drawing thousands of tourists as it boasts incredible...

24 November, 2023

The History of the Eiffel Tower

by Meghan Fallis When you picture France, the first thing that pops into your head is likely the elegant metal monument that dominates the skyline of Paris, the Eiffel Tower. While the...

7 October, 2023

Honfleur – The Gateway to Normandy

At the mouth of the Seine, where the river meets the English Channel, Honfleur is one of Normandy’s most charming harbour towns. Tall, colourful houses line the historic waterfront, their reflections dancing...

5 September, 2023

A Weekend in Lille

by Meghan Fallis Situated on the river Deûle, only 16km from France’s border with Belgium, Lille is a French hotspot for culture, history and education. As the fourth most populated city in...

22 July, 2023

The Australian Sappers in Amiens

by Hannah Noye Australian Troops photographed at the Battle of Amiens Lieutenant Colonel George Hulse OAM has lived his life serving the country of Australia as a combat engineer. As a Vietnam...

14 July, 2023

Nice, France

by Meghan Fallis The South of France is often portrayed as the epitome of European Summer, boasting dazzling beaches and delicious cuisine. There are many beautiful towns dotted along the southern coast...

View of a small village near Amiens, northern France, with colorful house facades, a small bridge, and flower pots
31 May, 2023

Amiens, a Northern France gem

by Meghan Fallis Home to the famous World War I battlefield of the Somme Valley, Amiens is a dainty town situated in northern France, just over an hour’s train trip from Paris....