Party time in Venice! – Frederic & Annick’s Favourite of the Year. World Meanderings (n°41)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Once again the carnival has turned Venice into a whirling of excitement during eleven joyful days, and once again...
For more than a hundred years now, poppies and cornflowers flourish together in Northern France – Meanderings through France n° 132
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Since 1916 an indestructible friendship unites Australia to a small French village called Villers-Bretonneux. Today, to celebrate this link born...
Czech wines, the successful rebirth of ancient vineyards – World Meanderings (n°45)
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Like in many other wine regions throughout Europe, Czech vineyards were created in ancient times by the Romans. After being lost...
Time to walk on Guernsey Islands! – World Meanderings (n°44)
By Annick Dournes and Frederic de Poligny From Sept 23 to 0ctober 8, Guernsey and its little sisters islands Lihou, Herm, Sark and Alderney, organize their Autumn Walking...
The Grand Trianon, the other Versailles castle – Meanderings through France n° 131
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny > From the French Royals to the Fifth Republic, the Grand Trianon has always been part of the small and great...
Strasbourg listed for the second time as a World Heritage Site! – Meanderings through France n° 128
By Frederic de Poligny A month ago, in Cracovia the UNESCO World Heritage committee decided to honour for the second time the French city of Strasbourg. This marvellous...
Art, food and genuine French way of life, have a break in Rodez – Meanderings through France n° 127
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny After Picasso, Calder is the new special guest of the Soulages Museum in Rodez. Go back to the...
Breathtaking, varied, contrasting… Be surprised by the fascinating landscapes of the “Pyrenees Orientales” – Meanderings through France n° 126
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny After visiting Perpignan and enjoying the sandy beaches of the western Mediterranean coast, Annick Dournes and Frederic de Poligny come back...
Do like Toulouse Lautrec did, spend your holidays in Aveyron – Meanderings through France n° 125
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny If Henri de Toulouse Lautrec was born in Albi, he spent his early childhood and later most of his holidays...
Make sure to escape boring holidays, go to Black Périgord- Meanderings through France n° 124
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Have you already taken a one-week summer vacation on a beach and get a strange feeling of boredom with little...
Cracking beaches for cracking family holidays in the Pyrénées Orientales
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny After visiting Perpignan capital city of the “Pyrénées Orientales” and enjoying its cultural heritage in last week article, lets go to...
Bathed in the sea, filled with sunshine, overlooked by the Pyrenees Orientales, the French Catalan Country undoubtedly surprises the visitor – Meanderings through France n° 122
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Pyrénées Orientales’ inhabitants make me jealous. This French department set at the foot of the Pyrenees on the western most...
Green Perigord, a rich heritage and lush landscapes area that doesn’t boast about it… But it should! – Meanderings through France n° 121
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Green Perigord is the most northern area of Dordogne and takes its name from the vast meadows and forests that...
Meraviglia, a brand new and astonishing cruise ship launched with great fanfare – World Meanderings (n°43)
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Meraviglia means marvel and it’s the well deserved name of the new MSC cruise ship that cumulates all superlatives: 315...
Wine, heritage and warm hospitality in the Bergerac area – Meanderings through France n° 118
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Bergerac is a charming old town built on the banks of the Dordogne River, surrounded by vast vineyards producing...
Conques, one thousand years old and still inspiring – Meanderings through France n° 117
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny What could have possibly made Benedictine monks decide to build an abbey in such a difficult to reach and remote...
Tickle your taste buds in Périgord – Meanderings through France n° 116
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Tired of visiting castles, of racking your brains in museums or of wearing your shoes out in picturesque villages but...
The amazing destinies of Bohemian castles – World Meanderings (n°42)
By Annick Dournes Bohemia is the largest of the three regions of the Czech Republic besides Moravia and Silesia. As in the rest of Europe, noble families built...
A one-of-a-kind day in the majestic Lot Valley – Meanderings through France n° 115
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny Frederic and I had carefully scheduled our plans for the day, but sometimes things don’t go according to plans! We...
In the footsteps of our prehistoric ancestors in Perigord – Meanderings through France n° 114
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny The Vezere is a small tributary of beautiful Dordogne River in the heart of Perigord and its valley was home...
Belcastel, an untouched village, a beautiful castle and a wonderful restaurant in a unique place – Meanderings through France n° 113
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Unless it would be your lucky day you definitely won’t get to Belcastel by chance. This tiny village that well...
Marqueyssac gardens, an outstanding success story in the small world of French gardens Meandering through France N° 112
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Marqueyssac gardens are located in the heart of Perigord, in South Western France and offer the most beautiful panorama over the...
Discovering Aveyron (part 1): The Bastide of Najac – Meanderings through France n° 110
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Why should such a beautiful region be reserved for the lucky visitors who already know it? The Aveyron department is located...
Beatles lovers, get your credit card ready! – Meanderings through France n° 108
By Annick Dournes and Frederic de Poligny On Saturday 18 March, the Parisian saleroom Drouot is organizing a big event. One of the largest collections of Beatles...
Will aliens see you say hello? – (World) Space Meanderings (n°40)
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny The Vitae Project mixes altogether art, science and dreams. French artist Alinore Banon will soon launch a lunar sculpture with...
Have a free breakfast at the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris! – Meanderings through France n° 107
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny The “Shchukin Morning” is an unheard of initiative taken by the Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris to make a brilliant...
Londoners can now have the finest French bread, at last! – World Meanderings (n°39)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny After opening bread and cake shops in 23 different countries over the world, Eric Kayser, one of the very best...
Enjoy the Finnish hospitality in… Paris! – Meanderings through France n° 106
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny A polar wind blows in Paris since 25 January 2017. But paradoxically it can warm you up by making you...
Parisian museums enter the modern world – Meanderings through France n° 105
By Annick Dournes & Frederic de Poligny As more and more museums around the world propose virtual tours of their collections, it was about time that Parisian...
Champollion and Figeac: an outstanding man still alive in his hometown – Meanderings through France n° 104
By Annick Dournes and Frederic de Poligny Although Jean-François Champollion was born a long time ago in 1790 and died young at the age of 41, he...
Get chocolate in Brussels during the “Chocolate Weeks” – World Meanderings (n°38)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny For two weeks, from 1st to 15 February 2017, Brussels is going to be the meeting place for all chocolate...
Alphonse Mucha, a new book and a rare exhibition pay tribute to an unmistakable artist – Coffee Table Book Review n° 1
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny This book, simply called “Alphonse Mucha” certainly is not the first one to depict the work of this innovating Czech...
On your marks, get set, go! Get ready for the fifth edition of the Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs, the amazing French trail – Meanderings through France n° 103
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Registration is opened for the fifth edition of one of the major sporting events in the world of trail. From...
Costa Navarino, a luxury hide-away in Greece – World Meanderings (n°37)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Far from busy Athens and from crowded beaches of Greek islands, find a peaceful and luxury resort hidden in Messinia,...
A very special birthday for the Tapestry of Bayeux – Meanderings through France n° 102
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny The Tapestry of Bayeux is 950 years old this year and the city of Bayeux wants to make it a...
Be different, visit the other Farnese Palace World Meanderings (n°36)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny If you spend some time in Rome you will certainly enjoy great holidays going from the Roman Forum to...
Come and keep your joie de vivre alive at Augerville Castle – Meanderings through France n° 101
By Annick Dournes and Frédéric de Poligny Augerville Castle is a 4-star golf & spa hotel, 53 miles away south of Paris, set in a 250 acres...
The truffle hunt season is open in Provence – Meanderings through France n° 100
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny On November the 19th the most important truffle market in all Europe opened in Richerenches. This small village nestled around...
Back to India where Ayurveda was born, back to yourself at the “Swaswara” hotel and wellness resort – World Meanderings (n°35)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Built as a small village hidden in a wood next to the beautiful sandy Om beach the Swaswara hotel is a...
An eclectic city-break in Istanbul – World Meanderings (n°34)
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Istanbul is like a plate of Turkish mezze, full of varied flavours, colours and sensations. Passed centuries and different cultures have each...