Ooh La La, La Rive Gauche
The Left Bank – Sophisticated, refined and ever so slightly aloof. It is home of the artistic quarter, where names such as Picasso, Matisse, Satre and Hemmingway came to be creative.
Category Archives: France
For the Love of Truffles
Inspiration for travel and adventure comes in all shapes and sizes. An attractive picture on the internet, an alluring magazine article or even a lively anecdote from a friend or colleague can spur o...
Frenchie’s Restaurant – A Hidden Treasure in Paris
For those “in the know”, Frenchie’s is an absolute must on any trip to Paris.
A Wine Adventure in Provence
A few years ago, we briefly visited the Provence region of France during a Western Mediterranean cruise and liked the area so much, we thought we should go back to explore on our own.
A Beautiful Day in Monet’s Garden
In our travels to Paris over the years, we had always wanted to go west about 50 miles to visit Claude Monet’s estate in Giverny.
Rejuvenation at Thermes Sextius Spa
Let’s face it. Living in Aix-en-Provence can be…well, grueling. Imagine days filled with sipping espresso at quaint sidewalk cafes, meandering tree lined promenades, enjoying the Mediterranean-...
Montmartre’s Le Moulin de la Galette
Avoiding “touristy” restaurants near Paris’ most visited monuments can be tricky, which makes planning meals and visiting sites simultaneously quite difficult.
The High and Low Points of Marseille – And All The Bits In Between
Multicultural and revolutionary, Marseille has to be one of Europe’s most appealing ports; its Mediterranean climate and cuisine also help make France’s second city a winner.