A “British Paradox” in Paris: The FrogPubs.- Meanderings through France
Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny If British pubs and French cafés are both places to have a drink and a snack with friends you can’t obviously take...
Biarritz, such a “Sweet” town – Meanderings through France
Biarritz is a beautiful sea resort on the Atlantic Ocean coast where sea bathing lovers use to go since the 1850’s when Eugenie wife of French Emperor...
Meanderings through France ~ Alesia Museum in Burgundy: a new vision of Roman occupation of Gaul
To French people the Alesia battle is a symbol of the Gallic resistance to the Roman occupation and was therefore used for decades by successive governments to promote a...
Meanderings through France ~ Hokusai in Paris: an exceptional exhibition
From 1st October 2014 till 18 January 2015 more than 500 prints, paintings and drawings by the world best known Japanese artist Hokusai are shown in the “Grand Palais”...
Meanderings through France ~ The secret and unusual sides of the Château de Versailles
Besides the well known Galerie des Glaces, the grand Royal Apartments, the Royal Chapel and the other places usually open to the public there are secret rooms seldom accessible...
Pier we go ~ Southend’s iconic landmark
With his family in tow, Matt Thompson takes a rickety train ride to the end of Southend’s record-breaking pier. A genuinely iconic landmark on the Essex coastline, Southend Pier has...
Meanderings through France ~ The Florac endurance ride: Lozère celebrates horses and nature
In 1975 the Florac endurance ride was the first one organised in Europe together with the creation of the Cévennes National Park and its amazing landscapes. Wining this mythical...
World Wanderings ~ Aswan, a legendary town at Nubia’s door (Back To Egypt, Part 4)
Whether you go to Aswan to go on a cruise on the Nile or on the Lake Nasser you should take some time to visit this town and make...
World Wanderings ~ Sahl Hasheesh on the Red Sea coast (Back to Egypt, Part 2)
For sunny holidays from Europe or to prolong your journey from Cairo or after a cruise on the Nile, the Red Sea sandy beaches are an easily reached destination:...
World Wanderings ~ The wonders of Luxor (Back to Egypt, Part 1)
News is good: it’s safe again to travel in Egypt. Due to the events of the last 3 years since the revolution in 2011, the amount of tourists dramatically...
Meanderings through France ~ Champagne Rosé, the festive wine from Reims
Whether white Champagne was created during the 17th century, Champagne Rosé or pink Champagne is probably mentioned for the first time in 1764 in the accounts books of the...
Meanderings through France ~ A Fairytale castle in Alsace
Set on a rocky spur in Alsace the Haut Koenigsbourg Castle, meaning the King’s High Castle, is a colossal fortified castle first built during the 12th century. Easily reached...
Meanderings through France ~ Arles, a blend of ancient and modern
Located in Provence between Nimes and Marseille, crossed by the Rhone, Arles is the Northern gateway to Camargue and has been a city since 2500 years created by Greek...
Take a walk on the darkside… in York
By Matt Thompson– a guided tour of York, our author learns about the historic city’s murderous underbelly. Take a wander around York at early evening and you’ll be certain...
A satisfying seaside surprise ~ the Norfolk Coast
By Matt Thompson — From crabs to seals, steam railways to sand castles, Matt Thompson finds Cromer has more to offer than your typical seaside town Ask a friend...
Meanderings through France ~ Giverny, haven of peace by a genius, Claude Monet
Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Giverny is a lovely village in the province of Normandy, located on the right bank of the River Seine, 50 miles northwest from...
Under Waterloo Bridge
by Rob Jeffries Morton’s “The Nights of London” (Under Waterloo Bridge) Henry Vollam Morton is one of my favourite authors. He was a widely travelled journalist and from...
Meanderings through France ~ Gourmet walks in French vineyards
By Annick Dournes & Frederic De Poligny There are several ways to discover the world of wines. Enjoying a good bottle would of course be the first step. Then...
Meanderings through France ~ Pau: In your ancestors’ footsteps
The British were seduced by Pau in the 19th century but this love story came to an end with WW1. Today Pau is not quite the same as it...
Quai Branly Museum, Paris: Meanderings through France – 16
See, feel, eat: a stroll around the Museum of the Quai Branly in Paris Have you ever heard of the Museum of the Quai Branly in Paris? This museum...
Cahors: Meanderings through France – 15
A summer city-break in Cahors The Lot River goes through southwest France from the Massif Central Mountain to the Garonne River, forming lazy meanders on its way. Ages ago...
Guérande salt marshes – Meanderings Through France 14
The Guérande salt marshes: a landscape between sky and sea Located in southern Brittany not far from the Loire river mouth on the Guérande peninsula these salt marshes stretched...
Loire Wine Fair: Meanderings Through France 12
VitiLoire: A city, a region and their wines! For 12 years now the wines from the Loire Valley are celebrated in a Wine Festival called VitiLoire. Take a weekend...
Paris – Orient Express: Meanderings through France 11
Get on board the Orient-Express in Paris In Paris a new exhibition brings back to life the mythical Orient-Express train. Born in the mind of a brilliant Belgian businessman...
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Strasbourg, a blend of two cultures Throughout Europe Strasbourg is mostly known as one of the capital cities of Europe where the European parliament is located. But by its...
Avignon: Meanderings through France 10
Avignon: a place to enjoy a Provencal way of life Located in the South or France on the left bank of the River Rhone, Avignon is well known for...
Chantilly: Meanderings Through France 9
Château de Chantilly: Once upon a time there was a Great Man… Although it was originally built as a medieval fortress with 7 towers and surrounded by deep moats...
Cocteau: Meanderings Through France 8
Following the steps of Jean Cocteau on the Côte d’Azur Jean Cocteau was born in 1889 and was a prominent figure of the French artistic life of the 20th...
Amiens: Meanderings Through France 7
Amiens, a city floating on waters If you cross the Channel from Dover to Calais it will take you less than 2 hours to get to Amiens. You may...
Megève: Meanderings Through France 6
Megève, a pearl at the foot of Mont Blanc In wintertime, many are those who want to go skiing for a week or even for an enlarged weekend. Obviously...
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Get into the world of the black diamond of Dordogne Every mid january for five years now, Sarlat is the place to be if you enjoy French gastronomy especially...
Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Meanderings Through France 5
The Belle Epoque: Souvenirs of a lifestyle in Beaulieu-sur-Mer At the beginning of the 20th century the French Riviera became the place to spend a winter season, the meeting...
The Ossau Valley: Meanderings Through France 4
The Ossau Valley: so close to Nature If you are a nature lover and in need to recharge your batteries, the Ossau Valley is the right place for you....
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The Nice carnival: a nice way to get out of winter 2014 will be the 130th edition of the Nice carnival on the French Riviera, from February 14 till...