My love of France
…when the ‘entente cordiale’ breaks down. We have never had an issue in Paris, and a surly waiter is all part of the experience.\n\n A Parisian café\n\n Sometimes, you have…
Roadtrippin’ memories of Normandy, France
…head south, this is our preferred option. Alternatively, if you are flying in, head into Paris Charles de Gaulle or Paris Orly Airports, it’s an easy two hour drive to…
Visiting delightful towns and villages in France, part VI
…way to travel, especially if you’re heading to Lille or Paris. We have discovered so many charming places during our plentiful tours through France. Some of the French locations we’ve…
The 12 things we learnt about Norfolk, England
…known in Norfolk for his architectural designs. Not only was he the mind behind the Art Nouveau Royal Arcade in Norwich, but he also designed the elegant Hotel de Paris,…
A day amongst the vines, Champagne, France
…Champagne region it’s just over an hour outside Paris. Épernay proudly boasts ‘ Avenue de Champagne’, with houses such as Moët et Chandon, Champagne Pol Roger, Champagne Perrier-Jouët & Champagne…
Glittering Streets of Strasbourg at Christmas
…Strasbourg\n\n How to get to Strasbourg\n\n – By Train Strasbourg is connected to France’s impressive rail network. It’s under 2 hours from Paris Est to Strasbourg -Ville – By Air…
A winter visit to Broadstairs in Kent
…to the 1924 Paris summer Olympics. These games were immortalised in the movie ‘Chariots of Fire’. I told you some were tenuous.\n\n Historic British Olympians\n\n Another claim to fame that…
Discover the cultural city of Valladolid
…evenings.\n\n Calle Cascajares in the evening\n\n Calle Cascajares\n\n When exploring Valladolid, you must seek out Passage Gutiérrez, which is an elegant Parisian-style shopping arcade. It was built in 1886 and…
