Discover little known places in France – Learn from insider experiences, tips & advice – Plan your trip, where to go, stay, what to see & even what to pack – Be a traveller not a tourist…
Le Mans: More than 24 hours — rich historical legacy with modern development
Le Mans is much more than the race! It a city in the Sarthe department in the Pays de la Loire region of northwestern France, best known globally for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the world’s oldest active endurance sports car race, which has been held annually since 1923 but there's so much more...
An early Spring Day in the Haut Var, Provence: Tourtour — Part 3/3
Tourtour — one of the prettiest towns I’ve seen. The views are spectacular and it feels like a little hideaway, tucked up in the high hills of the Haut Var, in Provence.
Annecy — Pearl of the French Alps
Annecy: Nestled at the northern tip of Lake Annecy, it is renowned for its stunning alpine scenery, crystal-clear waters, and well-preserved medieval architecture.
An early Spring Day in the Haut Var, Provence: Cotignac — Part 2/3
Cotignac, Haut Var: I really liked Cotignac and would almost consider this a nice place to live or spend a few months.
Jardin du Lautaret: An alpine botanical garden and its glacier – Part 2, Summer
Jardin du Lautaret:: Alpine blooms, late summer - Thistles were still in bloom, especially the silvery-purple alpine Eryngium with collars of bracts worthy of Renaissance nobility.
What to Buy and What to Try: Pays Basque – Part 2
Pays Basque: As much as I love exploring a beautiful city, my heart simply soars when I am driving through the French countryside.
An early Spring Day in the Haut Var, Provence: La Chute du Grand Baou — Part 1/3
Haut Var: La Chute du Grand Baou — The pool looked fairly calm which was such a contrast to the force of the water that was pouring into it.
What to Buy and What to Try: Pays Basque – Part 1
Pays Basque: Tucked away in the southwest corner of France, the Pays Basque feels a world apart. With nearly unpronounceable town names like Itxassou and seemingly exotic dishes like Axoa, I simply had to discover it for myself.
Amiens: The Jules Verne City
Amiens, a vibrant city in northern France, is the capital of the Somme department. Its well-known for its rich history, architectural marvels, & cultural significance.
Jardin du Lautaret: An alpine botanical garden and its glacier – Part 1, Winter
Jardin du Lautaret: the carefully curated terraces of alpine plants from around the world were dormant at 2100 meters and It was March.
