France is a wonderful country to visit and with so many attractions found throughout the land, it is hardly surprising that it is the number one destination for many travellers from all over the world. France has it all, splendid…
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France, a Wonderful Country to Visit
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French aperitifs and digestifs
There are some wonderful traditions in France and none more so than the ‘apéritif’ before a meal and then the ‘digestif’ to complete it and round it off in a very civilised manner. L’heure de l’apérifit is taken very seriously…
France – A drive from the North to the South
Whenever we travel to France by car I like to take the overnight ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre because it arrives very early in the morning. There is nothing nicer than having breakfast in a café in the town…
Palais des Papes in Avignon
The south of France is quite beautiful and there are regions like Provence that for many years have attracted visitors from all over the globe. I have spent many happen times here as I grew up very close to Marseille…
The lovely fabrics and pottery of Provence
Provence is a really beautiful region of France which is steeped in history and tradition and I have spent many years both growing up there and then revisiting this wonderful area. I love the food, the wines, the sunshine and…
La Maison Manguin – the gorgeous aperitifs and digestifs
L’Apéro or aperitif is a wonderful French tradition that for me is an important part of an evening meal or lunchtime delight especially when friends come over. It is so very civilised to relax with a drink before sitting down…