Known as the Venice of Périgord, Brantôme has much to offer in terms of natural beauty and history. The Centre … Continue reading Prospecting the Périgord Part 2: Burrowing into Brantôme

Discovered by a speleological club only 66 years ago, “La Grotte de Villars” (The Cave of Villars) is a phenomenal … Continue reading Prospecting The Périgord Part 1: Unveiling Villars

“À la campagne” (in the countryside) in Saint-Jean-des-Ollieres, we found ourselves in good company. Our hosts treated to their homegrown … Continue reading Interesting Idioms

Vulcania, an underground, educational amusement park is situated in a cave created by the lava flow of a now-extinct volcano! … Continue reading Vulcania Mania

Abandoning our boat for a bit, we hopped ashore to explore the valiant village of Sancerre, right at the “coeur” … Continue reading Sincere Sancerre

She’s slender and sleek; aptly named “Magnifique” Her fourteen foot length provides grace and strength. She sets her pace at … Continue reading All Aboard

Having performed the perfunctory duty of hiding chocolate for the traditional hunt (which the kids still relish) I set my … Continue reading Easter Feast in Étretat

Normandy in the north of France is known for; amongst other “choses” (things); Camembert cheese and “cidre des pommes” (apple … Continue reading The Ebb and Flow of Life in Étretat.

When we drove into Paris for the first time I experienced “un coup de foudre” (love at first sight). Mr … Continue reading Pleasure and Pain

Our last full day in Paris was spent with Bassel who showed us around the Marché d’Aligre Beauvau; one of … Continue reading Family Food Tour