Beneath the bustling streets of Paris lies an eerie labyrinth of tunnels lined with the meticulously arranged bones of over six million Parisians. Join me to explore this haunting subterranean maze and its haunting history…
Read moreTHE KING OF CHEESES!
When he proclaimed, “Cheese – milk’s leap toward immortality,” American writer and media personality, Clifton Fadiman must have been referring to France’s iconic Roquefort. Cholesterol, salt and fat be damned...
Read moreEMBRACING THE DETOURS IN GORGE-OUS VERDON
The Gorges du Verdon is France’s answer to the Grand Canyon! Like a giant saw, the rushing blue-green waters of the Verdon River have cut and carved a jagged limestone gash in the Provençal landscape. The largest canyon in Europe, it’s vast. . .
Read moreFAIRYTALE VILLAGE & TEMPLAR TALE
Entering through the north gate, the watch tower thrusts defiantly upward, daring dark forces to attack. The first images I see are the primitive Templar castle and the solid, square bell tower of the adjacent church...
Read morePARLEZ-VOUS FRANÇAISE?
“Nous voudrions une bouteille du Château Virant Rosé, s'il vous plaît …” We were dining in a wonderful little bistro in the medieval heart of Aix-en-Provence in Southern France and I had assumed the responsibility of ordering our wine.
Read moreEMBRACING “LES DIFFÉRENCES"
I love France! The French inject passion into every aspect of life. The phrase, “joie de vie”, may well be a cliché, but it perfectly expresses French exuberance for family, friends and lively conversation, fine food, wickedly wonderful wine (ahhh, the wine)...
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