Cassis, France: the Petit French Riviera

Cassis, France: the Petit French Riviera

by | Nov 10, 2020 | Provence

Cassis If you’re hitting the French Riviera but want to avoid the big glitzy destinations, don’t overlook Cassis, France. It’s kind of glitzy in its own way, but on a smaller scale. You can find it just east of Marseille on the southern coast touching the...
French Coastal Secrets: #1 La Ciotat

French Coastal Secrets: #1 La Ciotat

by | Jul 6, 2019 | Provence

La Ciotat. Wouldn’t it be nice to enjoy the Riviera without the price and snob-appeal? To taste the South of France coastline without the packed beaches, the secret is to aim smaller. The next few posts will feature French coastal towns you might not have ever heard...
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...
10 (or more) Ideas for Your Next Trip to France

10 (or more) Ideas for Your Next Trip to France

by | Dec 25, 2018 | Blog

Happy New Year! You might need ideas for your next trip to France, since you’re planning (or dreaming about) about it in 2019. I thought it would be a great time to bring up helpful previous posts you might read (or read again) to give you ideas! Here are 10 of...
A Taste of Provence…in Photos

A Taste of Provence…in Photos

by | Jun 15, 2016 | Provence

A Taste of Provence France in Photos These photos include some of the seaside areas of smaller towns you might not know,as well as the rugged charm of inland Provence. This is just a photographic appetizer. (Posts exist for each of the following photos. Click on the...