Tag: France

Beaches of the Basque Coast

With autumn setting in and winter on its way, I’ve been feeling nostalgic for the beaches of the Basque Coast—from the flysch-carved cove of Zumaia’s Playa de Itzurun…

Hotel Le Canberra, Cannes, France

Charles and I stayed at the Hotel Le Canberra in Cannes for several nights not too long ago, and I must say, it was the perfect little gem…

The Luberon, Provence, France

Experience the magic of Provence as I relive my driving tour of the Luberon. This fertile basin is located in central Provence, bordered to the north by the…

Marché du Pont de l’Alma, Paris, France

One of the best and largest open air food markets in Paris is the Marché du Pont de l’Alma. Also known as Marché Président Wilson, it runs along…

Mirazur, Menton, France

One of the most spectacular meals I’ve ever had was at Mirazur on the French Riviera. The dining experience was one of a well-directed, well-rehearsed gastronomic operetta, led…

Musée National Fernand Léger, Biot, France

The Musée National Fernand Léger is a jewel tucked away in the quiet Riviera town of Biot. Fernand Léger was an avant-garde artist who dabbled in painting, drawing,…

Le Mas de l’Amarine, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France

When visiting Provence, you should stay in a centrally located area so you can experience all the flavors of the region. With the Vaucluse to the north, the…

Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d’Antibes, France

We arrived at Plage de la Garoupe on the eastern shore of Cap D’Antibes about 30 minutes before sunset. Parking was easy, and thankfully there was clear signage…