Hiking in France: Exploring Provence on foot
Crisscrossing France and much of Europe are public hiking or randonée trails, an inexpensive leisure activity that is reasonably accessible to most of the population.
Crisscrossing France and much of Europe are public hiking or randonée trails, an inexpensive leisure activity that is reasonably accessible to most of the population.
Surprisingly, the Burgundy region only became an official part of France in 1435. Since then however, it has produced some of France's most renowned wines from even as early on as the 14th century.
While you are waiting in line, you can drool over the decadent pâtisseries in their display. The long counter is filled with macaroons of every imaginable colour and flavour combination, traditional mille-feuille, a rainbow of fruit tarts, profiteroles and an assortment of chocolate truffles.
La Petite Maison offers several classes a month, each focused on a specific theme or particular seasonal ingredient. The programs have been running for over five years and judging by the number of attendees, it is obvious that he has developed a loyal following.
This magnificent area is sometimes referred to as the 'Grand Canyon of Verdon,' due to the natural chasm formed by the Verdon River.
Laser lights, fireworks, and acrobatics punctuated the next hour as the old Roman bridge was transformed into an imaginary river, a line of trees, rows of houses, and a pyramid of people.
Glanum was not always considered French. It was once a strategic a Roman oppidum, protected by its fortified walls, which housed a flourishing community.
It still feels like a dream to think that I live in a French village. For the last two summers, my husband and I have resided in the town of Eygalières, in Provence.
In May 2003, the label Jardin Remarquable was created in order to celebrate the magnificent gardens of France... One of the Provencal gardens is at the Chateau Val Joanis vineyard just outside Pertuis in the Luberon. The property met all of the requirements in 2005 and was voted 'French Garden of the Year' in 2008.
On our last round of trans-Atlantic flights, I began to think about when I begin to feel like I have left one country and arrived in the other. Is it when the cabin door closes ... Is it when the customs agent greets you ... Is it when you see the French newspapers? I guess for everyone it is a bit different.