Wednesday, December 21, 2016

La Tour d'Argent, a French Institution Makes a Comeback

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One of the great pleasure in my life was always dining at the formal restaurant, La Tour d'Argent overlooking the Cathedral of Notre Dam...
Thursday, December 15, 2016

French King Louis XIV sure knew how to party - explore that history in Paris only for this winter time.

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This exhibit—running through March 26—explores how Louis XIV used entertainment as an instrument of power. 3D images help recreate the daz...

Monte-Carlo: A Unique Luxury Shopping Experience

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Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer presents an all new shopping experience in the Boulingrins Gardens, just a stone’s throw away from t...
Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Lascaux 4 opens in December to rave reviews

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A new replica of the stunning Lascaux cave paintings was unveiled Saturday in the Dordogne region of southwest France, more than seven decad...
Wednesday, November 23, 2016

A Taste of Telline - - Unforgettable.

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One of the most emblematic foods of the Camargue ( south of Avignon in Provence) is the telline, a small, flat, pearly shellfish, pale yel...
Monday, November 21, 2016

Cassoulet -a gift from the French gods...

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Cassoulet is a rich, slow-cooked casserole originating in the south of France,, the home is in Carcassonne ( the largest medieval city in Eu...
Friday, September 16, 2016

Grandiose! How else to describe the Cirque de Gavarnie? A hikers Paradise..

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The great Pyrenean limestone circles owe their existence to the work of huge glaciers that have long since disappeared. Gavarnie, in the Hau...
Wednesday, September 14, 2016

Saint-Antonin-Noble-Val - the village where the film, "The Hundred-Foot Journey' was filmed

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1 hour and 20 minutes outside of Toulouse is the medieval village portrayed in the lovely film, "The Hundred-Foot Journey' was film...
Friday, September 9, 2016

'Icon of Modern Art' In Paris - A must visit for any fan of modern art

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'Icon of Modern Art' In Paris this Fall  You will be anxious to explore one of the most radical art collections of its time with The...
Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Before Versailles: Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte

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For me ( to be honest with you) , forget Versailles and see the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte. Vaux-le-Vicomte, 45km from Paris in Seine-et...
Friday, September 2, 2016

French Hamburgers? - OK, Don't sneer at that thought - The French Love American Style Hamburgers and have outdone the American's

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 One of the forerunners of hearty, cooked-to-order burgers, the Big Fernand is where you go for the most French of French burgers. You ca...

Bustronome - Paris Fine Dining on a Double Decker Bus as you Tour the Paris Sights

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The gourmet dinner tour bus idea might seem a little tacky to you and somewhat of a tourist trap but think of this new way of touring Paris ...
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Thursday, September 1, 2016

Maison Plisson wants to become the Dean & Delucca of Paris

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The Marais is full of delights and surprises, many of them in the culinary category. For visitors exploring the neighborhood, Maison Plisson...
Friday, August 19, 2016

A different day trip from Paris - Strasbourg.........

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If you are spending a few days in Paris and would like to do a “different” day trip, I highly recommend an excursion to lovely Strasbourg in...
Thursday, July 14, 2016

Provins - A look back at French History with participation - An easy day trip from Paris back in time.....

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A fall in fortune in the 14th century has had its payoff for Provins in the 21st century. Hundreds of years of obscurity meant that this one...
Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Ideal Place- 'Angkor Wat' in the French Countryside

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Located in France’s southeastern Drôme region, the Ideal Palace is an outstanding monument, unique in the world. This architectural work of ...
Wednesday, June 8, 2016

The Paris Ritz Hotel reopens and 'wow's the public

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This week saw the much-awaited grand reopening of the Ritz Paris. The 118-year-old hotel, which closed its doors nearly four years ago, h...
Friday, May 27, 2016

Heritage Paris Restaurants saved by Alain Ducasse

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Alain Ducasse, who's become the successful curator of a small cluster of "heritage" restaurants (Parisian addresses with notew...
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Chambord - Loire Valley Favorite becomes new again

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Chambord is my hands-down favorite of all of the Loire Valley chateaux.  The one draw back, is that many of the scores and scores of room...
Thursday, May 19, 2016

Near Bordeaux, is the Dune du Pyla

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This beach is Europe’s tallest dune at over 100 metres (350 feet). It’s an hour’s drive from Bordeaux and is literally dazzling. You will sh...
Monday, May 16, 2016

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

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France is set to say au revoir to the couchette, as the country’s department of transport prepares to withdraw overnight train routes from P...
Friday, May 13, 2016

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

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Monday, May 9, 2016

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

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Tuesday, April 26, 2016

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

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Monday, April 18, 2016

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

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And Burgundy is one of my favorite areas and within Burgundy; the Nivernais cana l is my all time favorite. Here is a video to show you the...
Friday, April 8, 2016

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

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Ciné-Balade offers tours in Paris to discover how Paris has always been a center in the history of the cinema.  Walking tours with intera...
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

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

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Saturday, March 19, 2016

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

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Monday, March 14, 2016

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

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This was the lead place to visit - the Var. For the 'right' traveler, this is one of the most magical spots in France and I spent a ...
Thursday, February 25, 2016

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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Now at one of my favorite Paris bistros, Allard, they are for a limited time serving organic Lamb from the Massif Central. It's oven-...