The Bordeaux Wine Museum: Tips For a Fun Visit to La Cité du Vin
The Bordeaux Wine Museum, known as La Cité du Vin, is not like any other museum. Some call it a wine theme park, or a…
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The 15 Best Castles in the Loire Valley, France + Tips to Visit
Visiting the magnificent castles in the Loire Valley feels like walking through a storybook. But with so many Loire Valley chateaux, it can be tough…
The Prettiest Villages in the Dordogne, France + Where to Stay
Small, charming villages are a specialty of France, but, I'm convinced that you'll find the prettiest villages in the Dordogne, an idyllic region in the…
Where To Stay in a Castle Turret in France
A luxury stay in a castle turret in France may seem like something out of a Disney movie. But at Château de la Treyne in…
A Courtly Stay in Les Suites Sarladaises in Sarlat, France
I'm reluctant to admit it, but when I arrived in the historic town of Sarlat in southwestern France, I was a damsel in distress. One…
The Paris Latin Quarter Food Tour You Can’t Miss
Food. Laughter. Paris. These are a few of my favourite things. And I found them all on a Paris Latin Quarter food tour. The Paris…
Uncork the Bubbly: The Best Day Tour to Champagne, France
The Marquise de Pompadour, courtesan of King Louis XV of France, once said, "Champagne is the only wine in the world that makes every…
Where to stay in the Loire Valley in France
It's not hard to imagine the Auberge du Bon Laboureur and the village of Chenonceaux as it might have been back in the late 1700s. …
8 Reasons Why I Fell For Sarlat, France
One of the biggest reasons to visit Sarlat, France is that it will steal your heart. There's something about this little medieval town in the…
8 Idyllic Spots In France For Dining Al Fresco
Dining outdoors should be part of every vacation getaway. Whether it's for lunch, dinner or just sipping a little something, it's one of life's great…
Six Secrets To Good Eating in Paris
My lesson on the secrets to good eating in Paris started with some history and chocolate, just as any education in French food should. It…
Why The New Stone Age Cave Paintings in France Are a Must-See
If ever there was a "once upon a time" story, this one about the discovery of the Lascaux stone age cave paintings in France is…