You’ve likely at least heard of, if not enjoyed immensely, the alcoholic beverage known as cognac. But have you ever been to Cognac, France? Or maybe thought about going? This small, French town of just 20,000 inhabitants has a lot more to offer than just its world-renowned brandy. The namesake river of the region, the […]
Cognac, France – Finding out more than what it’s famous for Read More »
Ah, Paris. How can you not love PARIS? The grand boulevards, the amazing architecture, the world-renowned artworks, the food, the wine… it’s a wonderful, beautiful, magical city. But it’s just so expensive to visit! Isn’t it? Well, it sure can be, but it doesn’t have to be. You might be quite surprised at how much
Paris: You’ll Love These Six Ways to Enjoy The City of Light For Free Read More »
I arrived about 10:30 on the morning of March 17th. A Thursday. In my humble opinion the best day of the week to take a day trip such as this. Most everything is open that will be open that week. You avoid the bustle of the weekend days as well. The bus dropped me off at the Place des Cars…
Josselin, France – The Medieval French Village with a fairytale castle Read More »
Ploërmel, France. Population 9,791 as of January 2019. Located in the region of Brittany in the far northwest of France, it is a working-class town surrounded by farms. They have some industrial plants there as well as schools, places to eat, several supermarkets and a Mcdonald’s. Are you dying to plan your visit yet? 😄
Ploërmel, France – Discover the Secrets in and Around this Central Brittany Town Read More »
You walk across an old, but sturdy footbridge above the Odet river. Lined both sides with flowers and plants that you peek between to see a gothic Cathedral to your left towering high above the tree-lined streets and the old city walls. The sound of the river running slow and smooth beneath your feet takes
Quimper, France – This Breton City’s Culture, Cuisine and Cathedral are Beyond Compare Read More »
I arrived on March 28th from Ploërmel. A bus to Vannes. A train to Quimper. A bus to Bénodet. An old building full of the sights, sounds and smells that take me back to so very many places in Europe I’ve had the pleasure of being. My stay is on the top floor. A studio
Bénodet, France – Brittany’s Oceanside Resort Town On The Odet River Read More »