Discovering the Romans in Provence
‘The Romans were here’ is writ large throughout the beautiful region in southern France known as Provence. The very name ‘Provence’ speaks of an historical …
Tracking Peter Mayle’s footsteps through his Caper Series
When you are a woman of a certain age traveling solo, having a purpose can make your trip more fun. That was certainly the case …
10 Famous French Inventions
France has a rich scientific tradition, with greats like Henri Becquerel and the Curie family and their work with radioactivity. And you probably know about …
Fate, French houses and finding the one
Lesley Mathieson-Smith left Australia to visit Europe on a home exchange trip in 2013 – with a month each in Spain, France and the UK. …
The Romantic countryside of Haute-Savoie
Living in the Haute Savoie connects you to Romance in a big way, and I’m talking ‘Romance’ with a capital R. Passion, raw emotion, and …
The French Queen of Wine
If you look at a list of the most expensive wines in the world you’ll see it stuffed with beauties from France. Look closer and …
Life as an expat in France
Life as an expat in France can be a little bit odd at times… Promenading is a popular “sport” in France. Wandering along a Paris …
Life in a farmhouse in the Auvergne, France
Our farmhouse, La Creuserie, lies almost exactly in the centre of France, in what is known as the Bourbonnais. It’s an historic area in the …
Visiting Paris with a teen
Although I live in America, I’m a hardcore Francophile. I listen to French podcasts, sip French wine, and have seen every episode of House Hunters …
Freewheeling gastronomic adventure in Montreuil-sur-Mer
Sarah Daly hops on an electric bike and works up an appetite for a dining experience with a difference. As a resident of Montreuil-sur-Mer in …