Amazing Rocamadour

Amazing Rocamadour

by | Apr 17, 2024 | West/Southwest

Rocamadour   (Roh cah ma do er)   Rocamadour is not just an exotic name. It’s an exotic destination, a cliffside village built on three levels in the southwest of France. It’s located in a region called La Dordogne, home to stunning views and...
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 #4: Juan-les-Pins and Antibes

French Coastal Secrets #4: Juan-les-Pins and Antibes

by | Aug 10, 2019 | Provence

Juan-les-Pins and Antibes. Maybe you’ve heard of Juan-les-Pins…or not…but it has the charm and energy of Nice, its nearby neighbor. It even has a curved beach which hosts many hotels, quite a few of them high-rises on the waterfront. This popular beach town sits just...
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...