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…
The Var: A Beautiful Christmas Recap
The Var: I have enjoyed a glorious six weeks traveling to many of the different towns along the coast in the Var. I think I saw just about every Christmas market in the area, and I loved it!
France Off the Beaten Path: Normandy – Part 8
France Off the Beaten Path: Normandy has attractions: apple cider, calvados, camembert cheese; the Bayeux tapestry, stunning coastal towns and of course l'inoubliable Mont Saint-Michel.
Dreaming: If I only had one day in Paris
Dreaming If I only had one day in Paris - a list of dream places from those who know Paris well - how they would choose to spend their last day in the City of Light
Reminiscing about Provence in Autumn: My favorite time of year
Provence in autumn is my favorite time of year. The perfect temperature & villages are still open but its calm after a busy tourist season.
France: Living like locals
France: Living like locals - Or could we? A fluent former French teacher, my husband a deer in headlights after basic greetings. So - We chose Nice, to call home.
France on Foot: meeting others and myself
France on Foot: There were predominantly French people on this trail - a plus to be immersed in the language. Of course, the experience is to detach and reconnect with yourself. I had ample time to do just that.
France Off the Beaten Path: Sampigny-lès-Maranges, a small wine village in the Haute Côte de Beaune – Part 7
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.
France Off the Beaten Path: Passenans – a tiny wine village in the Jura – Part 6
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...
Summer Flowers of Provence
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.
France Off the Beaten Path: Bordeaux and beyond – Part 5
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.
