Category: France

Bastille Day is around the corner again and July 14th is a day of National celebrations for all of France. Those travellers who are fortunate enough to be in the vicinity of Paris on Bastille Day will be …

Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer is both the place of pilgrimage for the Camargue gypsies as well as the name of …

The Camargue is an interesting region in the south of France, very much like its own separate little country. …

The Côte d’Azur or French Riviera is a well known stretch along the Mediterranean coast which has traditionally been the playground for the rich and famous.  This sun-drenched region along the south-…

Whilst Dijon may be famous for its mustard, another popular food item from this town is the Pain d’épices or spiced bread or gingerbread.  It was introduced from Flanders during  the times …

Today, I was treated to a tasting of 3 French cheeses that were new to me.  I must say that they were delicious and confirms that the French are undoubtedly the greatest cheese makers in the world.  The …

Our journey out to Rocamadour was very pleasant as we drove through the beautiful French country side.  Some of the country roads were rather narrow and as the coach climbed further up the …

On Pentecost Sunday the village of Rocamadour hosts its annual Fête des Fromages. This apparently is …

Dijon is a beautiful town which is fortunate to have inherited great palaces, elegant buildings and splendid architecture from the old Burgundian nobility.  Under the dukes of Valois, Burgundy was a powerful region …

Dijon is famous the world over for its mustard, however the capital of the province of Burgundy has lots …