Consider having a culinary experience in Paris with Le Foodist. You start with a market tour and then have a cooking class to prepare your delicious lunch. The instruction, food, and conversation were excellent.
Let’s face it, in Paris, it will seem like there’s a pâtisserie on every corner. The presentations are gorgeous, so how do you decide which French pastries to buy? I thought I would share a list of rather unique French pastries that might be too beautiful to eat….but trust me, you’ll surely want to eat…
To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world. -Freya Stark (1893-1993) [This post was updated in November, 2020] After more than 18 solo…
France. Food. These two are synonymous.Most travellers to France relish (sorry) the macarons, the patisseries, the cuisine, and of course, the wine. It’s one thing to just eat a tasty meal and it’s another thing to have a memorable experience that touches all the senses. Here are my favourite culinary experiences in France where I…
Travel guides will share great information about popular experiences and sites, however, they don’t always mention the special, unique Paris experiences that locals or die-hard devotees to the city enjoy. *This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I get a small commission at no extra charge to you. It…
With Christmas less than two weeks away, I thought I would share a few ideas for unique gifts that you could give at Christmas or any time of year. (Disclosure: I bought all of these things for myself). Some of these items can be found outside of France; however, wouldn’t you rather go to France…
Travelling to a foreign country opens up new experiences, sites, and tastes. I have encountered a few things in France that did not turn out as I had expected. Some turned out well and some did not. It was definitely a unique experience eating some of these French foods. Would you try them?
Top 100+ Unique Experiences In France—The List Keeps Growing France has so much to offer in terms of sites and experiences and while the typical travel guide will highlight the Top 10 or most common ones, I like to share those that have been truly unique. I have done each one of these Top 100…
In October, 2014 I visited Montpellier for a week to attend the Accent Francais language school. I can’t believe I had never been to Montpellier, however, after doing a lot of research on the best places to study French, I decided to try out this town. I rented an apartment not far from the school…