Статьи - France OUTLOOK

Holy beauty! What are the most famous abbeys in the world hiding?

What do you imagine when you hear the word "abbey"? I'm sure most people will first of all think of Westminster. But what if I said that in fact it is no longer an abbey? So what makes these medieval buildings so special? Let's look at the example of buildings from different European countries.

15.02.2022 | Italy, architecture, Germany, France, Great Britain, Switzerland

World most beautiful lighthouses

Lighthouse - this word evokes beautiful associations: sea adventures, storms, huge ships. And we do not want to dispel these thoughts, but rather to add fuel to the fire. There is a great amount of them in the world, they are striking by their beauty and inimitable. Today we are sharing with you the quintet of amazing lighthouses!

29.01.2022 | Japan, nature, France, Egypt

Between Heaven And... Water: World’s 5 smallest inhabited islands

Each of us wants to escape rush of a city from time to time and lie low somewhere far from everything and anything. And it better be a place where one can listen to whisper of waves, feel light breeze and forever make friends with inimitably loud silence that muffles every disturbing thought…

28.01.2022 | Italy, USA, nature, France, Canada, Honduras

Le Grand Louvre

First exhibition of paintings in the world’s most visited museum the Louvre was opened on 1793. But its building was well-known far beyond France, though the edifice was not used with such lofty cultural purposes.

20.01.2022 | architecture, history, France, places

Snow-covered peaks. Best winter resorts

The cold season brings not only such important things as wrapping into a reindeer sweater, drinking hot chocolate and once again reviewing Christmas comedies. Thus, sport has not been canceled yet, so OUTLLOK compiled top five ski resort bucket list for you to cheer up and get out of your winter sleep.

27.12.2021 | nature, France, Austria, Canada, Andorra, República Argentina

Slippery fun: Best world open air ice rinks

They build ice hotels and carve ice fountains pouring white wine, make samovars and even kerosene lamps. Photographers went even far and got the hand to use dry ice to create the effect of smoke and fog in picture. In the spirit of holidays, OUTLOOK prepared for you a selection of the world most popular ice arenas.

26.12.2021 | USA, France, Netherlands, Canada, Switzerland, places, winter

We were there: Le Mans is the untouchable charm of old France

Anton Sak moved to France so as to get high education. He has been studying at Chemistry Faculty of Le Mans Université. Today he will tell us about Le Mans, the wonderful old French city with the special brightness. It is unknown for tourists; however, it is the interesting destination in the route of avid traveler.

24.11.2021 | France, we were there, tourism

Normandy through the eyes of Korney Gritciuk. Part 3

With this article OUTLOOK completes the cycle of travel writing about the French Normandy. After Deauville and Cherbourg-Octeville we invite you to the main place of the northern part of this great country - the city of Rouen.

25.10.2021 | France, through the eyes of, Normandy

The Mont-Saint-Michel Abbey: To see and fall in love

Imagine a magnificent picture: in the middle of boundless waves, out of nowhere, before your eyes rises up an ancient mysterious castle - the Benedictine Abbey towering at the top of a rocky islet just out to sea... All around the islet strongest rises and falls of tides are raging, so rapidly that often compared to the speed of galloping horse.

19.10.2021 | France

Normandy through the eyes of Korney Gritciuk. Part 2

OUTLOOK continues to share impressions of the French Normandy. In our previous article Kornei Gritsyuk shared about his trip to Deauville. Now it is turn for Cherbourg or Cherbourg-Octeville. Double name of the city appeared in the early 2 000 when Cherbourg merged with Octeville...

15.10.2021 | France, we were there, tourism, through the eyes of, Normandy

Normandy through the eyes of Korney Gritciuk. Part 1

For many tourists France is mainly Paris with long queues to the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, as well as neighbouring sights with royal chic, or Mediterranean resorts. But OUTLOOK author while travelling through the country decided to go to the north, to Normandy! Our readers are welcome to read series of travel essays about a journey to the Atlantic Ocean by Kornei Gritsyuk...

05.10.2021 | travel, France, we were there, tourism, through the eyes of, Normandy

VIDEO: the mystery in the South of France - Chauvet cave

In 1994, a cave was discovered in the mountains in the south of France, inside which there were more than a thousand rock carvings dating back to the 34th century BC. According to experts, these are traces of the first civilization in Europe. The excellent quality of the preserved drawings of the cave is due to the fact that, as a result of the collapse of stones...

09.09.2021 | history, France

Provence: from Marseille to Monaco

Mon amour, mon ami… All most beautiful words and songs of love sound in French. Review every curve of France and find privacy in province of Provence that gently swings in the south-east of Brigitte Bardot and Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Ancient cities from Marseille to Monaco are penetrated with lyric antiquity so ideas of staying at Côte d’Azur keep coming back to your head.

06.09.2021 | travel, France, tourism

Not only a tower is a symbol. The best works of Gustav Eiffel

The word is, Guy de Maupassant hated Eiffel Tower. The famous writer believed that it was uglifying the face of Paris without benefiting the city. Nevertheless, he could be often seen in a cozy cafe on the top of the construction. In such cases the author of “Bel Ami” used to say that “it was the only way the damned tower dropped out of his sight…”

26.07.2021 | architecture, France, personalities

Stroll Around Dungeons of Europe: Paris, Berlin, Prague

Sauntering through picturesque nooks of Grand Dame Europe we look around without even suspecting how many interesting things there are beneath our feet. If you are annoyed with standard tours that include marathon race around museums and monuments, we suggest you have a look at good Old World from a different perspective. Or more specifically, look under its feet.

31.05.2021 | architecture, Germany, travel, history, France, Czech Republic

Pleasurable vacation of places to relax in peace and quiet

Summer is up to come very soon which means that it is time to plan a vacation, pack your bags and make up a list of must visit destinations. We understand that in a busy city it is hard to find a place where absolute silence reigns. It is natural for all humans to search for tranquillity sometimes. If you are one of these people, then breath out with relief.

07.05.2021 | Portugal, Turkey, France, Spain, Croatia

The most stunning flower fields in the world

Flower fields and valleys are impressive and attract attention of the most discerning connoisseurs of beauty. Multi-coloured deposits of fragrant plants adorn vast valleys of almost every country, in the most distant parts of the world. We offer several options for such floral carpets for every taste.

17.04.2021 | USA, Ukraine, nature, France, India, Bulgaria, Netherlands

Belleville: Paris Babylon

Probably, every person on Earth knows the myth about the famous Babylon Tower that different peoples were destined never to build. Surprisingly, what failed in fiction occurs before our eyes: tens of various peoples peacefully reside in Belleville, neighborhood in Paris, and erect Tolerance Tower, for everyone to see.

12.03.2021 | France

The travel to whale’s chaps

Even being adults, sometimes we are able to bring to life the children’s fantasies, see the stories from childish dreams, and embody what has seemed to be the fairytale. Have you ever dreamt of being in the whale’s chaps? Just imagine that you were swollen by the giant fish, and you were living there for a long time, looked at it inside, settled down there, swam and dived there?

31.01.2021 | Japan, USA, travel, France

Visa is useless: Where tourists are not allowed

Perhaps, everyone who is going to plunge into fun holiday has already planned spectacular routes and scenic spots. In order not to spoil your trip and not to see gates to the desired gateway closing right in front of your nose, we encourage you to read our selection of locations forbidden for visits.

27.09.2020 | Italy, Japan, France, India, places

Grab your sun umbrella and cocktail: The most amazing beaches of the world

With the onset of summer, many of us ever and again cast a glance at the calendar, waiting for annual leave. And since summer vacation to a greater extent is linked to the relaxation by the water, we usually associate it with beaches – desirable destinations that can be very different.

11.08.2020 | USA, nature, France, Mexico, Great Britain

Saint-Tropez: City descended from the screen

The rich and famous first started talking about Saint-Tropez when at the end of the 19th century Guy de Maupassant paid a visit there. French author, famous for his non-judgmental realism, wrote about the warm beauty of Saint-Tropez, mentioning ‘sardine scales glistening like pearls on the cobblestones’...

01.08.2020 | travel, France

World ghettos: Paris in hebrew style

Fresh and crunchy pita breads, prayerful synagogues, kosher restaurants and sweetest people with payot and kind eyes - to see this picture, do not fly to Israel, just drop into Paris based district called the Marais, the story about which adds to our articles devoted to national ghettos.

14.04.2020 | France, society, world ghettos

Dijon through the eyes of Irina Pleskach

France is too big and diverse country to see a moveable feast of Paris only. After a few days in the city of Montmartre and the Champs-Elysées, one can afford going to the less publicized destinations. For instance, Burgundy town called Dijon is located relatively close to the capital. It is worthy of a visit and is able to surprise. No wonder they say, little pigeons can carry great messages.

14.11.2019 | France

World ghettos: Asian District of Paris

Paris is rightfully considered one of the most interesting megacities in the world, since any city is not only about architecture, but it is also about inhabitants. Speaking specifically about the capital of France, it is incredibly colorful and atmospheric, since probably all the nationalities of the world live there. Today we will talk about the amazing 13th arrondissement which is called Asian.

17.10.2019 | France, world ghettos

Open Day at French Institute with participation of French ambassdor to Ukraine Etienne de Poncins

Saturday morning started brightly in Kyiv, at O. Honchar Street 84, where the French Institute welcomed its guests.

10.09.2019 | France, diplomacy, ambassador

VIDEO: Cliff-side towns

Our cities are literally overfilled with concrete, glass and plastic. However, no matter how heavy-duty these construction materials are, sometimes the best foundation is nature. Today, OUTLOOK focuses on towns built "in" and "on" rocks.

20.03.2019 | Italy, nature, France, Mexico, Greece

Know Ukrainians: Serge Lifar

In the childhood a famous Frenchman from Ukraine was a blue-eyed dreamer. Once all his dreams came true. Whatever he wanted, everything was easy, as if luck was following him. HBe was singing in the choir, he made his best at artistic talent - and, finally, he succeeded in ballet.

09.03.2019 | Ukraine, France, personalities, know ukrainians

The Ambassador of France Isabelle Dumont organized an official reception in honor of Bastille Day

The Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of France to Ukraine Isabelle Dumont organized an official diplomatic reception in honor of national holiday, Day of storming of Bastille as well as 25-th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Ukraine and France.

17.07.2017 | France, diplomacy, ambassador

World ghettos: Colorful Paris

Today another story of our series of articles devoted to the world ethnic ghettos will tell you about one of the most dangerous districts of the world - Barbès neighbourhood of Paris.

29.10.2015 | France, society, world ghettos

CONTRAINDICATIVE FOR AEROPHOBES

Today at the airport near the English town of Farnborough opens one of the largest air shows which mandatory program includes incredible aerobatic displays. Do not worry if you lack time to travel to the UK and get a first-hand look at nearly disastrous air acrobatics performed by world class pilots. OUTLOOK will tell you about similar events that are definitely worth checking out in the future.

08.07.2015 | Russia, USA, Germany, France, tecnologies

Cancan: A way from working-class backstreets to Opera House

Today is the "official" birthday of cancan, on October 21, 1858 it was first performed in Paris. However it had been danced "unofficially" since the beginning of the 19th century. OUTLOOK wishes our readers to feel party and festive atmosphere and join the dance! Thus, today we would like to share unknown facts about movements inseparable from the French culture.

21.10.2014 | art, history, France

Hero of the Day from Champagne Province

Monks know a thing or two about alcohol - no joke here. A Frenh Benedictine Pierre Perignon from Abbey of Hautvillers on August, 4, 1668 thought of adding carbon doxixe to grape juice. This was how a drink known to us as champagne emerged.

04.08.2014 | traditions, France, world cuisine