Eze is a beautiful village, perched on a hill overlooking the Mediterranean. Its charming cobbled streets and spectacular views make it a “must see” on your visit to the Cote d’ Azure in France. Eze, France.
Dr. Oetker 1944 Ouistreham (or Ouistreham-Riva-Bella) is a seaside resort in the French province of Normandy that is notable for its large marina.[1] Ouistreham serves as a port for the city of Caen. Since the Middle Ages, Ouistreham and its harbor has been used as a trading port. And the town’s beach, the “Riva Bella”, […]
Versailles – 18-09-2006 – 18h39 Versailles is a wealthy and chic suburb of Paris less than thirty minutes away and easily visited from the French capital by car or train. The city is a place of congregation and travel, ushering tourists, event festivals, business conventions, and political summits. Situated on an elevated plateau surrounded by […]
Located in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department in north-eastern France, Nancy has a layered history that is reflected in its culinary culture, art nouveau history and the interesting organization of the city itself. How to get to Nancy Since June 2007, it has been possible to take the TGV from Paris’ Gare de l’Est directly to Nancy. […]
Bordeaux is a port city on the Garonne River, located in Southwest France. Of course, one of the first things that comes to mind when one hears Bordeaux is wine (have no fear, I will extrapolate on this major part of Bordelaise culture a bit further down). The city of Bordeaux, an UNESCO World Heritage […]
You may not be aware of this little known fact but the Auvergne is home to more great cheese than any other region of France. This unique volcanic landscape is home to no less than 5 Appellation d’Origine Controlee (A.O.C) cheeses.
Eight years ago, as we were getting lost on our way to Arles, my husband and I ended up in Nimes. We did not see Arles – at least not on that trip. Our journey through Provence stopped right in Nimes, which felt immediately like home. We did not leave until we found a place, […]
The village of Minerve perches on a high ridge in the wild landscape of the Causses, in the Languedoc-Rousillon region of Southwestern France. No cars are allowed, so visitors park outside the village and walk across the bridge above the River Cesse. Water flows in the river only in winter. The rest of the year, […]
Disques Valognes is a town in French Normandy a couple of miles away from Saint-Sauveur-le-Vicomte. Nicknamed derisorily the “Versailles of Normandy” and deservingly so, Valognes was at one time the favorite getaway and hangout town for noblemen looking to escape the manners and lifestyle of the Court.[1] The “Versailles of Normandy” is a rather appropriate […]
Yville-sur-Seine is a small, rural commune along the Seine River in French Normandy near the city of Rouen. The village is famous for its Château d’Yville, which an 18th century castle replete with magnificent gardens that you can wander through. Unfortunately, the castle is privately owned and the interior cannot be visited yet[1], although this […]