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Finding your French in Atlanta
Atlanta’s best spots for French food & drink, shopping & experiences by neighborhood.
Finding your French in Miami
Miami’s best spots for French food & drink, shopping & experiences by neighborhood
Frenchify Your Weekend chez Trader Joe’s
If you’ve ever visited France, you may have noticed all the fleuristes (flower shops) in the local neighborhoods. Pourquoi (why)? Well the French have an appreciation for all things beautiful, including beautiful spaces. How about Frenchifying your…
Montréal
I find train travel in Canada to be user friendly and convenient. I arrived to Montréal from Toronto by VIA Rail, about a 5 hour ride. The journey was comfortable and if you don’t have a car, the train is a nice option. Rue St. Catherine was where I landed in Montréal. The neighborhood…
Sarlat & Castles of the Dordogne
Besides truffles, foie gras, and its beautiful landscape, the Dordogne is also famous for its castles. Several of these castles or chateaux such as Milandes, Beynac, and Castelnaud are located within minutes from one another. On the other hand, keeping in mind that each visit is at least 1.5 to 2 hours with a good walk (hike) to reach the top…
A Day in Bergerac
After my stay in Bordeaux, I then made my way to beautiful Bergerac, a small town located in southwest, France about one hour and half from Bordeaux City. Besides the vineyards and wines, Bergerac is known for its old town (vieille ville) with medieval streets and half-timbered buildings. The Saturday market is a highlight…
Spa Day in Bordeaux
Just twenty-five minutes from Bordeaux’s city center, a unique and unforgettable spa experience awaits you. It’s called Les Sources de Caudalie. It is a spa located at the vineyards of Château Smith Haut-Lafitte, in the famous Pessac-Léognan appellation. The atmosphere is rustic and is surrounded by beauty, luxury fragrances, and…
Bordeaux’s Right Bank: Pomerol & St. Émilion
Driving from the Médoc in Bordeaux’s left bank and into the Libournais, Bordeaux´s right bank, something I noticed was the landscape. There seemed to be more rolling hills on this side of the river compared to the left bank regions.