At the end of an Antarctic glacier, rust-colored water bursts from the ice like an open wound. Behind this fantastical movie set lies a lake that has been trapped for two million years... and microorganisms that intrigue those searching for life beyond Earth.
Beneath the sidewalks of Paris lie filled ditches, 17th-century vaults, Gothic ossuaries, and tombstones transformed into cobblestones. Here’s how to find them, street by street, stair by stair.
Behind unnoticed carriage doors, Paris still hides cobblestone courtyards, small yards lined with tombstones, and remnants of 18th-century shops. Follow the guide to discover this forgotten trade, just steps away from the main thoroughfares.
From the Mongolian steppe to the gates of Europe, discover how a people of horsemen reshaped the map of Asia and disrupted all the civilizations in their path.
Behind the ochre facades and palm trees of the Promenade, Nice hides a wealth of unlikely stories, from the window of a legendary burglar to a chapel perched on the first floor. Follow the guide for an overview of the curiosities that few visitors know about.
What if the mountain was no longer just a winter affair? Over the past three years, 41% of the French have spent time there in summer, more than in winter (30%). The alpine pastures replace the slopes, mountain bikes take over from skis, and the perched villages transform into precious cool refuges when the plains suffocate. Here’s a brief overview of six Franco-Swiss resorts that can be fully enjoyed well beyond skiing, from Haute-Savoie to Valais.
A travel guide that starts by telling you not to use it in the shower... you can immediately tell you're not in a typical Petit Futé.
Five centuries, two great dynasties, an empire that has shaped Chinese identity to this day: a dive into imperial China, from its legendary birth to its fall in 1911.
Every summer, Valloire transforms the Verneys plateau into a giant workshop where straw and hay become monumental sculptures. An artistic interlude, raw and surprising.
Looking for a vacation where nature takes back its rights and simplicity goes hand in hand with freedom? France 4 Naturisme offers a way of life, from beaches to mountains, designed to reconnect with what matters most.
