France

While in a picturesque foreign country, like France, it’s great to check out the bustling cities and the famous artwork, but don’t forget to enjoy the more natural side. Beauty doesn’t require complex architecture or a practiced paintbrush—it can be…

When it comes to food, French cheese holds a dear place in my heart (as I’m sure it does in most of yours).  There’s something about the texture, the flavors, and the way it seems to go with everything that…

Even though it’s nice to get out and visit the famous sights and attractions when traveling somewhere new, sometimes we need to get away from the hustle-and-bustle and immerse ourselves in a peaceful atmosphere. Part of France’s beauty lies in…

Artsy, funky, stylish and colorful are all ways to describe design hotels and each of these hotels in France has a very distinctive modern style.  If clean lines, bold colors and simplicity are design elements that suit your taste, then…

There comes a point in everyone’s life when someone well-meaning or otherwise looks at you and says, “Build a bridge and get over it”.  This is a saying that the French must have taken to heart, for spanning up and…

Thermal spas towns can be found all over Europe, and France boasts more than 50.  These are places where water is believed or has been found to have special healing qualities.  The benefits of going to the “spa” have been touted…

When in Rome it is often said do what the Romans do, but what if you found yourself standing in the center of a Roman Amphitheater in France?  Then what?  This is a question that is certainly worth answering and…

Whether  it’s called the French Riviera or the Cote d’Azur- personally I’d like to call it home.  But since that is not going to happen anytime soon, I’ll just have to enjoy this photo essay along with you. These are…

Normandy is situated along the English channel and a short train ride from Paris.  This year marks Normandy’s first annual Impressionist Festival beginning June 4th and lasting well into September.  Many of the paintings on display will have never been…