Experience the real France, in Besançon
For a first-time visitor to France, spending some time in Paris is a must. But if you really want to know France, you’ll need to venture away from the capital, and [...]
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I want to ride my bicycle
“I want to ride my bike. I want to ride my bicycle. I want to ride it where I like.” – Queen. Spring is still a little more than a month away, but [...]
Lumières de Noël
Bonnes Fêtes, Happy Holidays, Schöne Ferien, And a Happy New Year to all! [...]
Nice la Belle
Nice is nice. Its historic city center surrounds a beautiful bay, and its streets are filled with gorgeous architecture. City walkers like me love Nice, whether [...]
Fall walks in the Doubs
Daily walks are a good way to stay active all year, and they help keep me connected to nature, even when the weather starts to turn. Here in Besançon, the River Doubs, the [...]
Relaxing in Charente-Maritime
Just back from two weeks in Charente-Maritime, the department between Brittany and Aquitaine on France’s Atlantic coast. Low season is great for slow travel. In [...]
The hand-shaped door knockers of Île de Ré
While exploring the villages on France’s Southwest Atlantic coast, I saw lots of beautiful doors, many with interesting door knockers. On the Île de Ré, the human [...]
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 [...]
Fun times at the Freiburg Farmer’s Market
When in Freiburg, a stop at the farmer’s market is top of my list. Every day from 7am to 1pm, the square surrounding the cathedral fills with vendors selling fresh [...]
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, [...]
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