As I indicated in my previous post, I would be conducting a chocolate tasting in Paris during my recent stay and the result are in. This was an extremely difficult task and a little overwhelming since there were so many great chocolatiers to choose from, but with some organization and planning the tasting was an amazing, enjoyable and eye-opening experience.… Read full article
Enjoy Christmas shopping in Paris amidst the festive lights and holiday decorations of this beautiful city. Visit the chic boutiques, designer shops, Christmas markets and more. Then as a special treat, take the high speed train to Strasbourg to visit the oldest and most well-known Christmas market in France.… Read full article
Amazing wines from the Southern coast of Provence. These red wines must contain at least 50% of the Mourvedre grape. Otherwise hard to grow in other areas, but does well in the warm climates of Provence. Wines tend to to rich in subtle tannins with nice fruity overtones.… Read full article
If you haven’t been to the French Riviera, then get started making your plans! I am just back and I believe the more I visit, the more I enjoy this area and just being by the Mediterranean Sea.
From the beaches of Cannes, Saint Tropez and Nice to the hill top villages of Eze, Saint Paul de Vence and Gordoun, you will be enchanted by all the beautiful scenery.… Read full article
Who can resist buying a little something to take home as a treasured memory of their trip to France. Here are some of my favorites in no particular order.
I think I buy a beautiful scarf everytime I go to Paris from either a outdoor vendor or my favorite scarf shop, Selection Privee on rue de Rivoli.… Read full article
This is the perfect time of year to explore the markets of France. Although the sun filled days of summer are perfect for a stroll in the market, this is something that goes on year round with some of my favorite markets coming to be only in December for Christmas. … Read full article
Thinking back on my recent visits to the South of France I never tire of the magic it holds. This trip I really enjoyed visiting Antibes. I had been there in the past and was not a big fan, but this time it was different.… Read full article
Just back from Provence and the Cote d’Azur and my trip left me yet again wondering why I live in Michigan.(cloudy and cold 6 months of the year). Don’t get me wrong, Michigan has its good points to lakes, seasons, family, but maybe this time of year I am just ready for the nice weather to come and southern France was the anwser. … Read full article
Ahhhh, L’amour! Checkout the most “Kissable” Spots in Paris for you and your Valentine.
When you think about the most romantic cities in the world, Paris would have to be high on most peoples’ list. Is it any wonder, that both honeymooners and romantics alike flock to this “City of Light” to discover l’amour?… Read full article
According to the Specialty Travel Agents Association’s 2009 Travel Trends and Destinations, Culinary Travel is one of the fastest growing segments in travel. You can ask anyone about their vacation and you are likely to hear about some type of food they enjoyed during their travels.… Read full article