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We know that Tulips come from Holland, but did you know that begonias come from Belgium? Every year Belgium produces around 60 million begonias, 80% of which are exported. And …
I recently visited Fragonard in Eze Village. Fragonard has been creating perfumes and cosmetics since 1926 and they offer free tours at their factories in both Eze Village and Grasse. …
In St Paul de Vence, up a steep hill lies the Fondation Maeght. A unique museum dedicated to art, founded by Marguerite and Aime Maeght to present modern and contemporary …
Last Saturday I went to the fabulous Vaux le Vicomte Chateau. Outside of France little is known about this beautiful chateau which was the inspiration and model for the Chateau …
Montpellier has a lot to offer, it is a medieval city where in the town centre you will find Place de la Comédie, Faculté de Médecine, Place Royale du Peyrou …
Starting in the city of Geneva, my first night was at the sublime hotel La Reserve overlooking Lake Geneva. A 5* property situated in the heart of a 10 acre …
If you love tennis and would love the chance to step onto Centre Court, then taking a Behind the Scenes tour with Destination Artisans is the way to go. For …
There is nothing like Burgundy in the fall. Our guide met us in the lobby of our hotel for a full day of cycling. I wasn’t sure if I could …
For my birthday celebration last night I chose to dine on board Paris’ finest dinner yacht. I had heard many great things about this dinner cruise and wanted to try …
A quick 2-hour TGV journey from Paris takes you to the heart of French food country, the gastronomic capital of France – Lyon. Every year, food lovers from around the …
The great thing about Paris is that it really is conveniently and centrally located, almost in the middle of France. Many of the outlying cities and towns are just 2 …
We all think of Bordeaux as the capital wine region of the world, it is indeed the oldest and most prestigious wine region in France. But seldom do we think …
A few years back I had an opportunity to watch the final stage of the Tour de France.. I like cycling and if Sydney were as flat as Canberra with …
After watching the final stage of the Tour de France 2009, I decided to go and have afternoon tea at Ladurée on the Champs Elysées. Ladurée is a French institution …
The best ‘bubbly’ in the world is of course in no other place but in Champagne. On a beautiful and sunny Saturday, I caught the train direct to Epernay. Even though it …
My guide Jacques was waiting for me at Bayeux train station. Very little time was wasted as we had a full itinerary today to cover. Our first stop was Sainte …
I spent a few days in Chambéry visiting the surrounding area. The town is located in the heart of the Rhône-Alpes region in Southeastern France, with mountain ranges and national …
Not far from the Grand Place is the statue of the little boy peeing, the Manneken Pis. The statue stands all of 61 cm and is made of bronze. It …
Located in the heart of the Normandy countryside, 60 kilometres from Caen and 300 kms from Paris. In France there are chateaux and then there are chateaux. Recently I had …
It’s not high-end, but taking a fat tire bike tour of Paris is a little different and so much fun! What a great alternative way to get around Paris, especially …
The Loire Valley is known for its magnificent castles and wines. Been there, done that! Last weekend, I sought something a little different… Saumur is a beautiful town with a …
Christian Dior: Couturier du rêve at Les Arts Decoratifs Even if you are not a lover of fashion, it is hard to enter this exhibition and not be floored by …
Sacre Coeur I visited the cathedral on the hill on two occasions; once to observe the facade, and the second was to experience Sunday mass. The latter was my personal …
Château de Versailles Without a doubt, Versailles is the epitome of opulence and excess. Every room is adorned with gold, glass, and fine textiles, and each has a purpose and …
This August, I took the trip to Paris, France for ten days. After daydreaming about the city for as long as I can remember. And, what a memorable time it …
