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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.
Toulon: the ‘must-visit’ French city that has everything
Toulon... is a must-visit bigger French city, which has so much to offer. I will definitely be going back.
France Off the Beaten Path: Coquenard, Andillac en route to Les Pyrénées – Part 4
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.
Paris: What I’d Do Differently Next Time – 4 key tips
Paris: What I'd do differently... with a little knowledge & planning, you can minimize the stress to make the most of your Paris vacation!
The Paris List: I love the planning almost as much as my trips to Paris!
Everyone has a Paris List ready for their next trip, whenever that may be. The effort put into planning for Paris meant that I almost felt like I was there long before I was physically holidaying in Paris.
A little place almost no one’s heard of : ça vaut vraiment la peine d’y aller
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: the ultimate insider guide
Only in Provence: Provence is a magical corner of France, with unique sights, surprising legends, and a rich Roman, Jewish, and Catholic heritage.