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Samoens market | one of the best markets in the French Alps
Every Wednesday throughout the year come rain, snow or shine, Samoëns hosts one of the busiest traditional markets throughout the Savoyard region. The marvelous market …
What to see and do in Grenoble Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
On the one hand, Grenoble is cosmopolitan and vibrant, with a modern twist and a long association with being the gateway to the Alpes and …
Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval, Haute Savoie, France | A hidden gem
In spring and summer in Samoens in the French Alps, the snow melts, the whole valley turns green and the meadows come to life. Although, …
Discover Vienne, Isere, Auvergne-Rhone Alpes
The small city of Vienne in the Isère department of the Auvergne Rhône Alpes sits on the banks of the River Rhône. It has a …
The magnificent Jazz in Vienne festival
There’s no denying that the French love a festival, their many and diverse street celebrations always seem to bring out the soul and essence of …
The long lost cheese of Auvergne: Le Mont de Courtesserre
Ten years ago, in a small hotel, in a small town called Le Mont-Dore in the Auvergne I stopped for the night en-route to the …
What to see and do in Grignan, Drome, Rhone Alpes
What a surprise Grignan is in southern Drôme in the south of the Rhône Alpes region. When the 11th century, fortified village suddenly comes into …
Summer fun in Samoens – like a giant playground
Samoëns is a charming village in the Haute-Savoie region of France. Not just perfect for skiing and snow fun in the winter, in the summer …
Drome Rhone Alpes | Lavender fields, vineyards and medieval villages
If you love the south of France and the romantic call of the lavender fields, a visit to the Drôme will reveal an unspoiled region …
Summer in the Lake Annecy Mountains
When the winter snow melts and the sweet spring air rolls over the Annecy mountain tops, the French Alps undergo an astonishing transformation. White turns …