Marseille and Beyond

Marseille and Beyond

by | May 19, 2019 | Provence

Marseille, the third largest city in France (and its oldest city) has a sunbaked maritime atmosphere all its own. It’s true Provence with the sunny charm you’d expect. Marseille is also historic (two millennia), and it’s close by numerous interesting places you can...
Highlights of Eastern Brittany France

Highlights of Eastern Brittany France

by | Mar 5, 2019 | Brittany, Road Trips

Travel to the northwest corner of France and you’ll encounter Brittany. It is the land mass that reaches out into the Atlantic Ocean and touches the English Channel to the north. This region contains the most westerly towns and coastlines in France. Brittany brims...
Planning Your Trip to France

Planning Your Trip to France

by | Feb 5, 2019 | Blog, Travel Tips

Planning and preparing well for your trip to France makes all the difference in maximizing your visit. PLANNING Plan the “skeleton” first. These are the most time-sensitive tasks that must be done on a deadline. After that, you can fill in the rest. Here’s where...
Rouen: Gateway to Normandy

Rouen: Gateway to Normandy

by | Jan 22, 2019 | Normandy

If you are heading north from Paris to Normandy, you shouldn’t miss the historic and charming city of Rouen (pronounced Roo-on, with a nasal n.) This mid-sized town sits on the Seine River. Rouen is crisscrossed with medieval streets, dotted with half-timbered houses,...
Corsica, Island Paradise in the Mediterranean

Corsica, Island Paradise in the Mediterranean

by | Jan 8, 2019 | Provence

Among the islands that bask in the sun of the Mediterranean Sea, the 4th largest is Corsica, a stunning natural paradise. It’s no wonder it was nicknamed the Island of Beauty. Corsica lies 100 miles from the French coast. Although the island is closer to Italy, it has...