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
Tagged with: Avignon, Brittany, Cannes, Dordogne, French Alps, French wine, Lower Normandy, Paris, Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Rhône-Alpes
Posted in Places to go
Posted in Places to go
Wines of Bordeaux
The Bordeaux region of France has for centuries been famous for its production of superb fine wines. The area itself is gorgeous and I have spent many happy holidays touring around the various towns and villages sampling the delicious cuisine…
A Great Film all about French Wines
We all know how important the French wine industry is both the nation and for the rest of world. I for one love French wine and really like to buy a bottle to go with a meal occasionally especially when…
Champagne – The Region and the Bubbly
We all love to celebrate a special occasion with a bottle of bubbly and there is nothing nicer than hearing the pop of a champagne cork to get the party going. I have to say that I am rather partial…
Périgueux – a town in sunshine
I have always loved the Dordogne region of France. It is a vast area that incorporates so much diverse countryside and each area is just as beautiful as the next. The gastronomic delights of the Dordogne are known the world…
Tagged with: Aquitaine, Best Restaurants, Dordogne, French cheese, French wine, Luxury Restaurants
Posted in Food to eat, Places to go, Things to do
Posted in Food to eat, Places to go, Things to do
La Corse – cheeses and wines
I visited the lovely island of Corsica for the first time about 20 years ago with a close friend who lives in Paris. We drove through France and stayed at my family home in Cassis before catching the ferry from…