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…
Wissant: Why the passion for flobarts? — Part 3
Wissant: The passion for the flobart lives on - it’s all about family, culture, tradition, and local history and the need to keep those traditions alive for future generations.
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France: Marcolès, Cantal—Part 3/4
Marcolès,: Situated in the southwest of the little-traveled Cantal department (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) and home to 590 Marcolésiens and Marcolésiennes, the village is remarkably well-preserved even by stringent LPBVF standards. A bastide, or fortified town, in the Middle Ages Marcolès was accessible only through its two gateways: Le Portail-Haut and Le Portail-Bas.
The JB Walking Tour of Paris
JB Walking Tour Paris: my dear friend Jenny from the US. I want to show her some of my favorite places in Paris, so I’m calling it ‘the JB Walking Tour of Paris’. (Throughout my adult life people have called me ‘JB’, including Jenny.) So I thought, since I’ll be busy showing her around, this could be the theme of this week’s newsletter.
Marseille: A Coastal Visit — My Personal Guided Tour
Marseille has a lot to offer. These are just a few of my favorites. Walking all along the coast will give you another aspect of this beautiful city. I love it more and more each time I go. I hope that you do too!
Arcachon: A Seaside Gem on France’s Atlantic Coast
Arcachon: The gentle pace of life, combined with the spectacular natural surroundings, makes Arcachon a retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Les Plus Beaux Villages de France: Villeneuve—Part 2/4
Villeneuve d’Aveyron is known for its petite arcaded square, imposing fortified gates, and sleek 12th-century church... I’ll be back for Françoise Hardy. Mais oui, you read me right.
La Drôme Provençale: A tour with natural beauty & gastronomic delights
La Drome: An often over-looked département. Begin with trifecta of wine, chocolate, and shoes and ends in a château surrounded by sublime fields of lavender.
Grenoble: Street art — A living landscape, perceptions & motivations
Grenoble Street Art: When I first arrived in Grenoble, graffiti was a big part of my first impression. Tagging seemed to show little discrimination between occupied and shuttered buildings, busy respectable street corners, and dim alleys.
Wissant: Local Challenges & Local Producers Organic Fruit & Vegetables— Part 2, Charolais Beef and Goats Cheese
Wissant: Three local, passionate entrepreneurs making a mark and succeeding in Wissant, who deserve all the support we can give them.
France: Let’s Explore Chablis, Burgundy — An introduction
Chablis is a beautiful and tranquil destination that is perfect for wine lovers and those seeking a peaceful retreat in the French countryside