If you’re sightseeing in Avignon, the Gateway to Provence, don’t miss visiting Avignon Cathedral, the Notre-Dame des Doms. Often overshadowed by the Palais des Papes next door, this unsung tourist attraction in France has a lot to offer a visitor. Just don’t make the same mistake I made. Visiting Avignon Cathedral – Notre-Dame des Doms […]
Skiing in the Alps – Club Med Peisey Vallandry
Skiing in the Alps is a dream trip but how do you plan it? An all-inclusive ski vacation at the family-friendly Club Med Peisey Vallandry in the French Alps is easy, and a ski package is more affordable than you might think. Here’s my experience. (Or scroll down for a travel guide.) Skiing in the […]
Hotel in Evian: Hilton Evian-les-Bains review
Looking for a hotel in Evian, France? The French spa town of Evian on the shores of beautiful Lake Geneva is well worth a visit, but where do you sleep? After much online searching I chose to stay at the Hilton, so here’s my nuts and bolts Hilton Evian-les-Bains review. Stars in my eyes For […]
One day in Evian-les-Bains, France
Travelling to France or Switzerland? Spend at least one day in Evian-les-Bains, a scenic French spa town on the shores of Lake Geneva and just a short ferry ride from Lausanne One day in Evian-les-Bains If you’ve ever tasted Evian water, in a way you’ve already visited Evian-les-Bains, a pretty French spa town on the banks of Lake Geneva […]
Canal du Midi cruise on the Athos hotel barge
If you love slow travel and are considering a barging holiday, a first class Canal du Midi cruise in the Languedoc region of France is an exceptional way to experience the area’s cuisine, culture and natural beauty. Canal du Midi cruise on the Athos hotel barge Going through the 17th-century Neuf Ecluses, the Staircase Locks, on the Canal du […]
What to do in Pezenas, France: Follow the Moliere Trail
Pezenas is a honey-hued town in the Languedoc-Roussillon region of the South of France. Once considered the Versailles of Languedoc, it’s filled with historic mansions, winding lanes and one-of-a-kind shops – and if you’re wondering what to do in Pezenas, France, you can follow the Moliere trail. Pezenas, France – the Moliere town “Pezenas is the Moliere town,” said our guide, Matthieu, […]
Narbonne day trip and my unfinished business
If you’re cruising through Languedoc Roussillon in the South of France, consider a Narbonne day trip. The walkable city of Narbonne has a Roman heritage, a 13th-century Archbishop’s Palace and plenty to see – possibly too much! Narbonne day trip There’s no way you can see everything when you travel so why do I feel like a […]
What to do in Lyon – besides eat
If you’re wondering what to do in Lyon, search no more. Follow this itinerary (at least the good bits) and you’ll get a great overview of the city. Bonus: With Air Canada launching direct flights from Montreal to Lyon this June, it’s easier than ever to get there. What to do in Lyon – let the fun begin […]
Lyon restaurants and who is this man I call my husband?
Visiting Lyon, France? Often called the Food Capital of the World, it’s the perfect place to dive lips first into food tourism. Here are some of the best Lyon restaurants (and what they taught me about my husband). Lyon restaurants, a romantic food adventure As I often say to my husband (at least when he’s not […]
One day in Annecy, France: things to do, how to get lost
Just 41 km (26 miles) south of Geneva, the lakeside town of Annecy makes a terrific day trip. Here’s how to (or how not to) spend one day in Annecy, France Outdoor adventure in Annecy, er, make that misadventure “Are we lost?” I stopped my bike and glanced back at my husband, Mark. He gave me a […]
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