Articles tagged with: France
La Fete des Vendanges de Montmartre, annual in October
By Vivienne Mackie
This grape harvest festival has just taken place (October 10-14, 2012), and I heard that it was a lot of fun.
Up on the hill of …
Berthe Morisot at the Marmottan Monet Museum, March 8-July 1, 2012
By Vivienne Mackie
A retrospective devoted to one of the most illustrious of the women Impressionist painters, Berthe Morisot (1841-1895).
Do you want to witness stunning artworks …
Text and photos by Ron Stern
My wife loves to bake, everything from bread to scones to her latest passion—canelés. These small French pastries are made with milk, eggs, sugar, and flour and are flavored with …
Story and Photos by Carol Sorgen
Who hasn’t had thoughts that in a previous life she was, if not a princess, perhaps …
by Keith Kellett
Photos and video by the author
‘Have a nice time in Switzerland!’
said the Immigration official, as he inspected my passport at Geneva Airport. I didn’t have the heart to tell him I’d only be …
For foodies who write, or travellers who like food, I really recommend one of the cookery courses at the French House Party (www.frenchhouseparty.co.uk) These courses are held in a charming converted barn in the Languedoc …
Story and Photos by Richard and Jean Truman
Imagine finding a small, charming, country-style hotel, in a magical setting, owned and operated by a warm and distinguished French family, lying in the heart …
Story and Photos by Mary Gallagher
On a recent visit to Paris, we my group and I ventured out to the eastern side of the city to the ancient wine market of Bercy Village. The site has …
Story and Photos by Mary Gallagher
One of the best things we can do in making our travel plans to save time and help stay on budget is to check out your destinations special passes for …
Story by Jane Cassie, Photos by Brent Cassie
What’s one thing that most people hope for when planning a vacation? Good weather, …
Story and photos by Ron Stern
It’s dinnertime aboard Le Renaissance, one of the fleet of luxury barges operated by Gobarging.com that cruise the scenic waterways of Europe. In our case, it was on canals in …
Good Vibrations
Story and Photos by Vivienne Mackie
Annual, throughout France, 21st June (the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere)
This 24-hour nationwide music festival has grown …
