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  Day 3334 (Saturday) 25 th July 2026 This is Cap d’Ail  and this is Mandelieu-La Napoule. Here are the rest of the interesting facts about France… The Millau Viaduct is the tallest bridge in the world at 343 metres (1,125 ft) This breathtaking engineering feat stands taller than the Eiffel Tower and gracefully spans the Tarn Valley in southern France.  Construction used  some 290,000 tonnes of steel and concrete, and it is held up by 1,500 tonnes of steel cable. The hot air balloon was invented in France The Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, demonstrated the  world’s first public, untethered flight  in 1783. The first passengers in this historic flight were a sheep, a duck, and a rooster. The Michelin Guide originated in France in 1900 What does the tyre company have to do with the world’s elite restaurants? Well, it was  started by the Michelin brothers  to encourage early motorists to burn some rubber – fast forward to t...
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  Day 3333 (Friday) 24 th July 2026 This is Eze Village and this is Saint-Paul de-Vence. It was hot again but that breeze is still blowing making it a lot more comfortable. We took the scooter over to Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat for lunch. We shared a quiche Lorraine in our favourite café and it was as delicious as always. This article will be posted over two days… 29 interesting facts about France From palaces with thousands of rooms to tidal islands and 1,200+ cheeses, there are dozens of quirky and fun facts about France that will make you stop and think. Did you know  France  invented the hot air balloon, photography and metric system? Even everyday things, like bread or perfume, have stories behind them. Here are 29 interesting facts about France that show the country’s culture, creativity and unique charm. How big is France ? It’s the largest country in the EU by land area With an area of about 551,695 km², metropolitan France is the biggest member of the European Union ...
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  Day 3332 (Thursday) 23 rd July 2026 This is Nice and this is Monaco.   12 beautiful routes for French train holidays this summer Take the train and then backflip into the sea at the Corbieres beach in l'Estaque, Marseille. Photo by Miguel MEDINA / AFP They're better for the planet, they won't be cancelled because of jet fuel shortages and you can take your own wine on board (100ml limits? What are they?) - here are some suggestions for a French train holiday this summer. Trains were already having a bit of a moment as more people ditched flying in favour of an option that is not only better for the environment but also offers a much more comfortable - if slower - passenger experience. But the fuel crisis following the US-Israeli invasion of Iran has thrown the summer flight schedule into doubt as some airlines are already cancelling flights, while Europe may face jet fuel shortages since the end of May. Fortunately, France has a great domestic and international train net...
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