Visiting France on a Budget

Finest Lavender Views in Provence

I will write of the remarkable expanse of lavender around the Abbey at Senanque just north of Gordes another time but it is worth pointing out some other areas that should be on your ‘must...

Five to France

What’s been your determining factor in selecting a place for a vacation? Do you have a goal like me to take one big trip each year? …to unplug and step away from the routine of our lives. I...

Val Joanis Vineyard, Provence - Wines from Paradise

Sometime back in the mid 1990’s the English chef and bon viveur Keith Floyd filmed a series about the wine regions of France and on the Provencal leg of the trip he filmed at Chateau Val...

Best things to do in Saint-Tropez, France

I currently live near Saint-Tropez, the most iconic seaside village on the French Riviera. This corner of the world is truly paradise with stunning sceneries and beautiful beaches. Saint-Tropez...

Best things to do in Marseille for nature lovers

What is the most beautiful region in the world? At the moment, I would say the Mediterranean. The azure waters, the white rocky shores, numerous footprints left by ancient civilizations, and...

4 Part Paris Itinerary for Business Travelers

Traveling for work doesn't allow much time for sightseeing. However, there are times when you find yourself in a new city with a few hours to explore! That was my case when my flight out of Charles...