Immerse yourself in the known and little known regions, cities and villages of France
Sampigny-lès-Maranges, a small wine village nestled in the hills (Les Maranges) sitting above Santenay, in the far south of the Côte de Beaune - saturated with dedicated cycle paths and historic quaint villages making a beautiful recipe for randonnées à vélo.
Passenans - a tiny wine village in the Jura. Our decision to stay in a tiny and somewhat remote B&B turned out to be fortuitous indeed. The owner, granddaughter to the former winemakers, had recently re-discovered an underground cellar full of dusty old wines...
The Summer Flowers of Provence: When Spring arrived in Provence, I remember being very excited one day as I passed my first Poppy field. It was the month of May. I gasped when I came across this field of red that appeared before me.
Bordeaux and beyond: Determined to take the path less travelled we discover stunning rural vistas, super friendly locals, and a vibrant food and wine culture in France, way beyond our expectations.
Toulon... is a must-visit bigger French city, which has so much to offer. I will definitely be going back.
En route to the Pyrenees: The town of Coquenard is in the Andillac commune and Part of the Tarn department; an unvisited part of south-west France with highlights and hidden gems.
A little place almost no one's heard of - Find out how to get to that tiny port just across the border that almost no one has ever heard of — and go there!
Only in Provence: Provence is a magical corner of France, with unique sights, surprising legends, and a rich Roman, Jewish, and Catholic heritage.
Hiking les Cevennes: The path less travelled in France produced stunning rural vistas, friendly locals and a vibrant food and wine culture far beyond our expectations.
Paris will have to wait... It took me over 30 years to get to Paris, but it was worth the wait.
Come with us to experience French life beyond the cliché.
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