Agritourism is gaining in popularity as a way to learn more about the country you are visiting in a very personal way. Agritourism is a vacation taken on a farm, a vineyard or other rural venue. Typically vacationers will book a room, cottage, or villa on a farm or rural property. In many cases, vacationers are able to assist in chores such as picking fruit, helping in the grape harvest, and ... Read Full Article
Enjoy Charming Cassis and Visit the Calanques
"Qui a vist Paris se noun a vist Cassis, a ren vist" (He who has seen Paris and not Cassis has seen nothing). This quote by Frédéric Mistral is probably a bit exaggerated, but you may want to check it out for yourself. When staying in Provence, we love to spend a day in Cassis. A small fishing town on the Mediterranean, Cassis is extremely charming and friendly. You can have a delicious meal at ... Read Full Article
Enjoy a Magical Vacation in Montpellier
Montpellier, the capital of Languedoc Roussillon is one of those cities you may never heard of, but once you visit, will never forget. I spent a few days in Montpellier and have been trying to find my way back ever since. It seems to be a perfect sized city; it has everything you need, but you are not overwhelmed. I like the ancient streets lined with trees and lovely architecture, and I love the ... Read Full Article
Wine, Dine and Dream: Hotel-Restaurants in Languedoc Roussillon
As you can can tell from my previous posts, I am in love with the Languedoc Roussillon region of France. Aside from the fabulous sightseeing and wonderful weather (300+ days of sun a year), it has its share of charming and many-times inexpensive hotels with gastronomic restaurants. I wouldn't call myself a "foodie", but I do love good food, prepared by someone who loves to prepare good food, ... Read Full Article
Best Luxury Hotels in Paris – by Arrondissement
These are, in our opinion, the best luxury hotels in Paris. They each have special amenities and services that make them stand head and shoulders above the thousands of other hotels in the city of light. 1st Arrondissement The first Arrondissement is in the very heart of the city. It is walking distance to most tourist sites and to some excellent restaurants and some of the best luxury hotels in ... Read Full Article
Insider Guide to Languedoc Roussillon
The two provinces of Languedoc and Roussillon hug the Mediterranean from the mouth of the Rhone River to the east bordering on Provence, to the foothills of the Pyrenees and the Spanish border to the west. This region encompasses the departments of the Aude, Gard, Herault, Lozere and Pyrenees Orientales. Flat, sunny beaches and many historical towns make this a wonderful vacation spot ... Read Full Article
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 little English. If not, you can use hand gestures to let them know what you want and how much. It ... Read Full Article
When in France, Take a Burgundy Wine Tour
The Route de Bourgogne from Dijon to Santanay is not only beautiful, but a wine fancier's dream, a perfect place to tour the Burgundy wine region and and learn about wine making right in Burgundy, France. This is Burgundy country: rolling hills, lush valleys and vineyards as far as the eye can see. You can stop at many of the little "caves" along the route to sample the fine Burgundy wine. In ... Read Full Article
Discover Dijon, France
Dijon, France is a charming, walkable town that offers lots of interesting nooks and crannies for the adventurous tourist. There are several museums, and fascinating churches as well as shops and restaurants galore. Dijon is located in the heart of the Burgundy wine region of France, so the food is hearty and delicious"¦great cheeses, Beef Bourguignon and, of course Dijon mustard. Follow the ... Read Full Article
Vacation in Avignon, France: Tourism Sights, Hotels and More
The spectacular city of Avignon is an essential stop in Provence. Thirty-nine towers and seven gates punctuate ramparts surrounding the city. From the top of the ramparts you can understand why the site was chosen for a fort: Avignon stands high above the immense plains of the Rhône River and is the strategic point of the whole valley. Within Avignon, you will find a cultural treasure-trove ... Read Full Article