The old age question from clients: Where in France can I go that has very few tourists?

 That's easy to answer, there are many spots within France, one of my favorites is in the Normandy region, in an area named La Manche ( on the Cotentin Peninsula) . La Manche is the French  name for the English Channel (Which it thrusts into) 

This area just west of the major D Day beaches, is a pretty and wild rural area of Normandy. Some people have called it a version of Ireland. The area stretches from Mont St Michel; to Cherbourg. Its home to charming seaside towns and villages, it has a rich maritime heritage and is home to many WW2 battles beyond the D Day beaches. 

If you are looking  for drop dead landscapes, largely undiscovered by tourists than look no further from here. 

Flavigny: Chocolate-box town

 As a film fan. I'm always looking at where a certain film was shot.

In France, there are so many locations. 

In the heart of Burgundy, I couldn't help pass up the opportunity to discuss one of French cinema's loveliest set locations. Based on the novel by the same name, Chocolate epitomizes the French chocolate-box lifestyle - quite literally.

Located in Cote-d'Or Burgundy, Flavigny-sur-Ozerain is a picturesque network of old streets surrounded by countryside. It dates back to the Viking era, when its abbey supposedly served as a hideout for precious local relics during invasions. Brimming with cobbled courtyards, ivy-coated walls and tightly winding allees. It is a deserving owner of the most beautiful villages in France status. 

Switzerland - an amazing eyeful!

 Just returned after three weeks from my sojourn around Switzerland. Its a small country, so I was able to visit every region and used the fantastic rail system to archive that. More about my trip later.