A little tour in France

"A Little Tour in France" by Henry James is a travel book published in 1884. James embarks on a six-week journey through provincial France, exploring towns like Tours, Bourges, Nantes, and Arles. With the premise that "France may be Paris, but Paris is not France," he ventures beyond the capital to discover the country's regional character. His observations blend architecture criticism, historical commentary, and vivid encounters with locals—from chatty nuns to tough soldiers—all delivered in his urbane, witty style as he traverses ancient cathedrals, crumbling castles, and shabby inns.

A little tour in France, by Henry James. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #2159.