Tucked into the heart of Provence lies the antique shopper’s paradise, L’Isle sur la Sorgue. The main streets are lined with antique shops while riverside restaurants and cafés adorn the river banks of the Sorgue. The ambiance of the ancient town center ebbs and flows across the year. When the bustle accompanying the frequent markets […]
A Taste of France: Culinary Road Trip Through Reims, Dijon, and Avignon in Eastern France
These Cities in Eastern France Will Give You a True Taste of France Sponsored Post Champagne, Bourgogne, Provence – if you are a foodie, those names will make your mouth water. Today we will introduce you to some of the tastiest cities in Eastern France: Reims, Dijon, and Avignon. These three cities are part of […]
Luxury Vacation Ideas for France
Sponsored Post Luxury Vacation Ideas for France In Germany, we have an expression: “Living like God in France” which symbolizes luxury and living life to the utmost content of your hearts pleasures. And what country could be better suited for treating yourself to a luxurious trip than France? Whether you are planning an elegant city […]
Rediscovering Nice, France
After just a few years absence, I was longing to return to Nice, France. I have always loved the festive atmosphere in Nice, no matter the season. Our last visit to Nice for a conference was in March and the city seemed fresh and ready for summer, which was right around the corner. This time we visited […]
My Date with Picasso in Vauvenargues, Provence
Vauvenargues is a small French village strung out like washing on a line along the valley lying parallel to the north side of Mont Ste-Victoire. Its “main road” has front doors of stone houses opening right onto the street; the café tables along its length leave little room for vehicles. Across the valley from the village […]
Frugal Guide to Fantastic Nice, France
The moment you step onto the Promenade des Anglais and witness the vista of aquamarine sea, white foam, striped umbrellas, and the surrounding leafy green hills, you will immediately understand the appeal Nice has had for centuries. Yes, there are the charming, winding narrow streets of the Old Town and the boutiques, the daily markets, […]
Aix en Provence France: Cézanne’s Home
Aix en Provence, a beautiful old Roman town, was built on the ruins of Entremont in the year 122 B.C. The area had hot and cold springs and was thus named Aquae Sextiae. In the Middle Ages, after it was abandoned by the Romans, Aix became the center of trade in the region and the home […]
Shop the Markets of Provence and the Cote d’Azur
When in Provence, checking out the many street markets is a must. While in France we build our sightseeing around the markets. We get to the town early, visit the market and spend the rest of the day visiting the sights. The vendors at these markets are friendly and most will speak at least a […]
Inspiration in the South of France
There is nowhere like the South of France; the warm sun and the Mediterranean Sea influence everything: the food, the wine, the architecture and the way of life. After Paris, the south is France’s most popular vacation destination for foreign visitors and the French themselves. Although agriculture has been the mainstay in the economy for […]