The best time to buy French wine
I’ll let you in on a little-known secret. One that anyone who lives in France and loves wine already knows. Every fall, at the end of September through early [...]
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Vintage cars rule!
I guess I’m one of those nostalgic people who think, “they don’t make ’em like they used to”. I love the look of vintage automobiles, [...]
The trail of the perched cat in Dole, France
If you want to discover the hidden France, the one that only the French know, why not head east to Dole, in the Jura. Located in Franche-Comte, the region that borders [...]
Shangri-la in the French Alps
A remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life approaches perfection. A place whose inhabitants enjoy unheard-of longevity. These are two definitions of Shangri-la; and [...]
Seaside Snapshots
Here’s a little slideshow of some of my favorite places by the sea, in [...]
Tastes of Brittany
While in Brittany, I couldn’t wait to try some of the local food that I had heard so much about. First stop was a cozy crêperie in Auray, where a galette topped [...]
Street Art in Brittany
I’m always on the lookout for interesting street art when I travel. While walking in Brittany, I found some new [...]
Stepping back in time, in Brittany
Two weeks in Brittany, and there’s so much to see. Here’s a little gallery, a taste of what’s to [...]
Cycling the EuroVelo 6
The weather is beautiful. The sun is out, flowers are in full bloom and conditions are perfect for bicycling. As it happens, one of the great cycle routes in Europe, [...]
My favorite French city
Okay, so I haven’t seen every city in France yet. Still, I have a feeling I won’t lose my passion for Lyon. I spent a short weekend in the city, and it was [...]
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