Travelling through Historic France
France’s long history and cultural significance are staggering its history is closely entwined with that of England and Europe and for the history lover France is an absolute feast.
For thousands of years, France has played a pivotal role in European history. France is a country with a fascinating history shaped by conquest, conflict and revolution. From the shaping of the nation in the middle ages to the abolition of the monarchy to its role in the Second World War, the history of France is rich and varied.
From Viking incursions to the birth of William the conqueror the ancestral home of the Plantagenets and the religious heart of Christianity. France has survived Popes, the Hundred Years War, the martyrdom of Joan of Arc, Wars and the Revolution.

Visiting the magnificent Chateau de Chenonceau: Loire Valley

Exploring the Charms of Vitré, France: Things to do in Vitre

Amboise France exploring the Loire Valley

Château Clos-Lucé: Leonardo da Vinci house France

Chateau Amboise France – jewel of the French Renaissance

Visiting le Chateau de Chambord France: the ultimate guide

Sainte Suzanne Mayenne France A Charming Medieval Village

Things to do in Rouen

Best things to do in Saint Cénéri le Gérei Normandy, France

Chinon France: A Royal Fortress and a medieval city

Domfront Normandy: Centre of royal power struggles

Fontevraud Abbey: Home of powerful women

Château de Josselin Brittany: 1000 years of French history

Visiting Fougères France in Brittany town of Art and History

Things to do in Saint Malo France

Visiting the Captivating Claude Monet Garden at Giverny Normandy

William the Conqueror’s Norman Castles

Things to do in beautiful Bayeux France

Dinan France: Medieval France at its finest

14 Most Beautiful Chateaux of the Loire Valley

How to visit Mont St Michel France
