A French facelift
by Bordeaux is a bit worried that nobody looks beyond its wines. It is not complaining, mind you, just fretting. After all, the city did not …
Tag: France
We’ll always have Paris
“Suddenly a train appeared. Women cried out with terror. Men threw themselves to one side to avoid being run over. It was panic.” This is …
Chasing chateaux in Loire Valley
At first glance, chateau Chambord seems like a mishmash of towers, turrets and chimneys. From up close, the impression remains unchanged. Travel writers have often …
Happy 125th, Eiffel Tower!
Paris’ most recognisable landmark, the structure that graces a million postcards, recently turned 125. The Eiffel Tower. Love it or hate it. You cannot ignore …
Friday photo: Provence
From a lazy evening in Aix-en-Provence… Time moves very slowly in Provence. It is this part of the world that J.B. Priestley had in mind …
Friday photo: Paris
On the streets of Paris, you find the strangest things… but why only Paris? It’s true of any city, I guess? This one was a …
Bon marché: the markets of Provence
When you are visiting the Provence villages, try to combine your visits with the local market day to get the most out of your experience. …
Life in the slow lane
Time moves very slowly in Provence. It is this part of the world that J.B. Priestley had in mind when he declared, “A good holiday …