France Impressions

France Impressions is a blog about my travels throughout France. Travel is about embarking on journeys, discovering new places, its people, learning from others and in particular, learning about oneself. I believe travel is an art and I like to craft trips and tours around your personality, interests, desires and dreams. I undertake to open for you 'doors that are normally closed" thereby ensuring you gain access to exclusive experiences while introducing you to extraordinary personalities.

Heritage Paris Restaurants saved by Alain Ducasse

Chambord - Loire Valley Favorite becomes new again

Near Bordeaux, is the Dune du Pyla

One final nail in the coffin of the romance of rail travel - The end of Night sleepers within France and Europe.

Relive the days of Francis 1 - Visit Chateau de Fontainebleau and then dine at L'Axel

The 1960's - when flying was really fun and special - SAS airlines the mid-1960's first class service

The 2016 season begins on the French Riviera and no place can be better than a stay at the Royal-Riviera Hotel

After your France River Boat cruise (Ama or Uniworld) , its time to 'down size' and take a French canal Barge

If you love the movies, as the French and I do, then here is an interesting tour you might consider when coming to the City of Lights

The Loire Valley - Chambord - what else is there to say - its Magnificent

I love Strasbourg - One of, if not my favorite French cities - enjoy the trip.....

In the London Telegraph this morning - '30 Places in Europe you must see before you die - The VAR"

It's Spring-time in Paris ( Well Almost!) and that for any foodie can only mean one thing!!!! - Lamb from the Massif Central

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Provence - an old hotel is new again!

Cafe Constant - Near the Eiffel Tower - A lovely place to dine on the Left Bank

Horror of horrors - Is this the end of French civilization?

Club Med in France - NOW before you say anything......

The Art of the Kiss in France - La Bise

Epiphany in France and for food lovers that means only one thing - Galette des Rois

Biking and hiking in France with Butterfield and Robinson - Just the best way to tour the amazing corners of France

Salt - no one today including some French chefs, no longer salt their food enough, and it drives me crazy!!

Its France, Its Astaire, Its Hepburn - what can I say...............

Happy New Year - welcome to 2016 - We'll Always Have Paris...........................................

One of the most beautiful areas and hotels outside of France - OH My Gosh, I can't believe he said that?

Christmas Markets in Strasboug..The Christmas Capitol of France and just the MOST marvelous place to spend a day for a few days during the season

Horror - "Doggy Bags" being introduced in Paris restaurants to cut food waste

George Gershwin, An American in Paris, The new Peninsula Hotel - where he wrote it, is now yours to stay at..

Lights, camera, action! Welcome to Paris, the birthplace of countless cinematic creations, settings and inspirations.

Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle - Alsace - so much more than just a monument.....