A week road tripping on Reunion Island
Looking for a road trip where you can take in stunning mountain scenery, beaches, or one of the world’s most active volcanoes without driving more than an hour or two each day? The Indian Ocean Read More …
Category: France
Must-see destinations beyond Normandy’s beaches
Normandy’s beach resorts and WWII sites are great, but there is a lot more to see in this beautiful region of France. Here are five must-see destinations beyond Normandy’s beaches.
10 pictures that prove you should visit Brittany
The coast of Brittany (Bretagne) is popular with vacationing Parisians, but it is relatively unknown outside of France. This is especially true of Americans, who often flock to Normandy without even thinking about a visit Read More …
Music and magic at the Satie museum, Honfleur, France
From the street, the Satie House and Museum (Les Maisons Satie) in Honfleur, France, looks like any other half-timbered medieval house in the city. However, step inside and you’ll discover a dreamlike world set to Read More …
Wander Monet’s gardens and more in Giverny, France
Claude Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny, France, offer a peek into the famous Impressionist painter’s world. And 2026 marks 100 years since the great artist’s death, so you’ll find all sorts of special exhibits Read More …
Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast, France
There are many lovely spots along the coast of France, but Brittany’s Pink Granite Coast – the Côte de granit rose – has to be among the most intriguing. I use links to improve your Read More …
The past comes alive at the Guérande Medieval Festival, France
Each day in France started with a list of places to visit that was far too long for the time available. Narrowing that list down tended to be a pretty random process. For example, Guérande Read More …
Remembering D-Day: The Beaches of Normandy
70 years ago today, Allied forces consisting of American, British, Canadian, and Free French soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy in northern France. They landed in rough seas under leaden skies with low clouds. Read More …
The Louvre’s Modern Architectural Touches, Paris
This trip to the Louvre was motivated by the opening of the new Islamic art pavilion. While we were able to get into the exhibit area without much trouble, finding a spot from which to Read More …
Islamic art at the Louvre, Paris
The Louvre recently opened a new display are for their Islamic collection. And what a beautiful collection it is! Next Post: The Louvre’s Modern Architectural Touches Previous Post: Nearly All Read More …