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Parc de Lunaret (Montpellier Zoo): Free Zoo Guide (2026)
A 2026 guide to Parc Zoologique de Lunaret, Montpellier's free 80-hectare zoo north of the city — what to see, the paid Serre Amazonienne, opening hours and how to get there by bus.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
La Petite France, Strasbourg: Historic Quarter Guide (2026)
Plan your 2026 visit to La Petite France in Strasbourg — the half-timbered tanners' quarter on the UNESCO Grande Île, the canals and Pont du Faisan, the Maison des Tanneurs, free wandering, best photo times, and the tram to the centre.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Place de la Comédie, Montpellier: Square Guide (2026)
A 2026 guide to Place de la Comédie, Montpellier's egg-shaped main plaza with the Three Graces fountain, the Opéra Comédie, café terraces and tram access.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Place Kléber, Strasbourg: The Main Square Guide (2026)
Plan your 2026 visit to Place Kléber, Strasbourg's largest central square — the Aubette and its Sophie Taeuber-Arp interiors, the Kléber statue, the Grand Sapin Christmas tree, the shopping streets around it, and how to get there by tram.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Planet Ocean Montpellier: Aquarium & Planetarium Guide (2026)
Plan your 2026 visit to Planet Ocean Montpellier — a combined aquarium and planetarium at the Odysseum complex. Tickets, opening hours, and how to get there by tram line 1.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Ponts Couverts, Strasbourg: Medieval Bridges & Towers (2026)
Plan your 2026 visit to the Ponts Couverts in Strasbourg — three medieval bridges and four square towers across the River Ill, the 13th-century fortifications at the entrance to Petite France. Free to cross, and best photographed from the panoramic terrace of the Barrage Vauban.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Promenade du Peyrou, Montpellier: Visitor Guide (2026)
Plan your 2026 visit to the Promenade du Peyrou in Montpellier — a free royal esplanade with the Louis XIV statue, the Château d'Eau, the Arc de Triomphe, aqueduct views, and the famous Sunday antiques market.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Quartier des Tanneurs, Colmar: Tanners' District Guide (2026)
A 2026 guide to the Quartier des Tanneurs (Tanners' District) in Colmar: free to wander, its tall narrow 17th-18th-century half-timbered houses with open drying lofts, the 1968-1974 restoration, the best photo spots, and how to get there beside Little Venice.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Vallon des Auffes, Marseille: Hidden Fishing Harbour Guide (2026)
Plan your 2026 visit to the Vallon des Auffes, Marseille's tiny picturesque fishing harbour tucked under the Corniche Kennedy — colourful boats, legendary bouillabaisse, free access, and the best sunset photo spots.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Vieux-Port (Old Port), Marseille: Visitor Guide (2026)
Plan your 2026 visit to the Vieux-Port (Old Port) in Marseille — the free historic harbour with its morning fish market on the Quai des Belges, Norman Foster's mirrored 'L'Ombrière' canopy, the 50-cent César ferry boat, and boats out to Frioul, the Château d'If, and the Calanques.
6/9/2026
Camille Dubois
Basel to Colmar Train: 6 Essential Tips for a Smooth Journey
Master the Basel to Colmar train route with our guide on ticket hacks, station navigation, and the secret EuroAirport shortcut for a perfect Alsace day trip.
6/5/2026
Camille Dubois
10 Best Places for Bouillabaisse in Marseille (2026)
Find the best bouillabaisse in Marseille. Our guide covers the official Charter, traditional rituals, and top restaurants for an authentic experience.
6/5/2026
Camille Dubois