She sang and danced—provocatively. She wore a banana skirt. But she was also a French Resistance fighter, a spy, a civil rights activist, a…

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On November 11, 1918 the hostilities of World War I ended. And as we know, Remembrance Day honours the soldiers who have died in…

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Never heard of Tarascon-sur-Ariège? Neither had I. But once I started to plan the southern France part of my 2-month trip (Trip #33), this…

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There are some things you can’t learn in a classroom. My many trips to France taught me so much about the French way of…

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When I was heading from Autignac to Prades in the southern part of the Occitanie region (Trip #33), the owner of the Château where…

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If you’re looking for an area of France that has a lot to offer, where you won’t be bored, consider these recommendations for spending…

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When travelling, you sometimes come upon amusing and unique sculptures in France. They catch your eye and make you smile….laugh….question….possibly cringe, and at the…

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Le Cordon Bleu short courses in culinary arts are great experiences in Paris. Learn how to make pastries, breads, sauces, desserts, and more.  The…

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The walls outside of Notre Dame de l’Abbaye (Carcassonne) have a series of murals depicting historic medieval events and what’s interesting is that no…

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You’re on a mission. You want to buy that perfect gift for yourself that will always remind you of your wonderful trip to France.…

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