In Outdoor Experiences/ SitesWhy You Should Line Up For Tickets To Font de Gaume CaveWhen I was travelling in the Dordogne, everyone I talked to kept saying, “You have to see this place! But get there early!” Little…Continue Reading →
In Arts and Entertainment/ SitesStained Glass at Eglise Saint-Pierre d’Yvetot: Largest In EuropeWhen visitors do day trips throughout Normandy, they sometimes have the good fortune to go through the town of Yvetot. Its ‘claim to fame’…Continue Reading →
In Advice and Money Saving Tips/ SitesEncountering Credit and Debit Card Problems in FranceThe familiar Scout motto is: “Be Prepared”. This is an understatement when it comes to travelling in France. The motto should be, “Be prepared…Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ SitesA Unique Cave Experience In The Dordogne Valley: Gouffre de PadiracWhen you travel to France there are many caves to visit. I’ve seen some great ones including Lascaux IV in the Dordogne, and Caverne…Continue Reading →
In Active Experiences/ Outdoor Experiences/ SitesJourney On “The Little Yellow Train” To See The PyrénéesHow do you decide where to travel in France? For me, it’s the photos. In travel magazines, like National Geographic Traveler, I see stunning…Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ SitesWine And Relaxation At Château AutignacWhen unique experiences in France can be combined with a stay at a stylish, luxurious French château, then it’s a bonus. I had just…Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ SitesWhat It’s Like To Hike The Three Calanques Near CassisWhen you see the photos, you’ll want to go. I did for many years. I wanted to hike the three calanques near Cassis in…Continue Reading →
In Culinary Experiences/ SitesLunch At Château de Champlong: A Delicious French Immersion ExcursionWhat kind of reward would you consider to be fitting after having completed 4 days of intensive French immersion and spoken French at every…Continue Reading →
In Arts and Entertainment/ SitesConcept Stores In Paris Worth Visiting For Unique GiftsIf you like to shop, certainly Paris is THE place to visit, not just for high fashions but also for trendy gifts and eclectic…Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ SitesA Quaint Coastal Village In Normandy: Veules-les-RosesI’m always surprised when I come upon lots of people visiting places that are interesting yet rarely written about. They must know something the…Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ SitesMost Unusual Sight In Normandy: Le Chêne d’AllouvilleDuring my travels, I’ve seen some glorious sights that I’ve enjoyed visiting and photographing. But there is one sight I found to be truly…Continue Reading →
In Outdoor Experiences/ SitesLeonardo da Vinci at Château du Clos Lucé: 500 Years After His Death[This post was originally published in 2016.] A visit to the Loire Valley is not complete without seeing Leonardo da Vinci’s inventions at Château…Continue Reading →
In Arts and Entertainment/ SitesCelebrating The Beauty of Notre-Dame de ParisApril 15, 2019 was a very sad day for Paris and the world. The 850 year old church in the heart of Paris caught…Continue Reading →
In Learning Experiences/ SitesA Must-See Museum In Paris: The Grand Gallery Of EvolutionWhile there are over 130 museums in Paris, one of the museums located at the Jardins des Plantes is often overlooked: the Grand Gallery…Continue Reading →
