My visit to the south of France several years ago, included a trip to the Pont du Gard. A feat of 
Roman ingenuity and architecture, the Pont du Gard is an ancient aqueduct bridge that crosses the Gardon River and is part of a 31 mile long aqueduct that runs between Uzès and Nîmes.… Read full article
If you have never been to France during December. It is really an absolute must. Imagine the best of France without the intense crowds. Now there will still be tourists, so don’t get me wrong, and the Christmas markets will be bustling with folks, but all in all it is worth a December visit.… Read full article
Sitting on the train heading from the South of France to Paris, I am always taken with the spectacular view of the French countryside. What a great way to sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery!
Summer has begun with a beautiful symphony of color.… 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
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
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
Some folks live a lifetime and never experience France. Some of the best things in life can be experienced here. The delicious foods and wines, designer stores and quaint markets, art and architecture, and the list goes on. On a trip earlier this year I tasted what I thought might have been the best dessert ever.… Read full article