Franche-Comte – Food is Travel

A Flock of Cigognes

The cigogne blanche, French for white stork, is one of the largest birds in the world. It averages nearly 3 feet in length, with a wingspan that can exceed 6 feet. The [...]

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 [...]

Sunday, walking in Besançon

Sometimes I forget how pretty this place is. A day spent admiring the architecture in Besançon’s historic center is a good cure for [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]