Provence – Aesthetic Perfection!
Despite our several travels over the years, Bev, Zen, and I never tire of this amazing area. When looking back at the many things we love about Tuscany, parts of rural Japan, and northern [...]
1st & 3rd Paris Arrondissements
Perhaps the most culturally compelling country in all of Europe, France brings together natural beauty, culture and among the most notable museums/art attractions in the world. Louis XIV wished [...]
A Most Parisian Three Mile Walk & Our Overview of Paris’ 5th, 6th, & 7th Arrondissements
Perhaps the most culturally compelling country in all of Europe, France brings together natural beauty, culture, and some of the most notable museums and art attractions in the world. Louis XIV [...]
Pégomas, France: Perfume Country
We read, with great interest, the March 19, 2018, New Yorker article, profiling the enchanting centifolia roses used to create the iconic Chanel No. 5 perfume. Bev and I experienced a [...]
The Palace Hotels of Paris
Atout France, the national French tourist office, has designated a small number of 5-star luxury hotels as “Palace Hotels” based on the property offering the highest level of service and [...]
The Palace of Versailles & Parc de Saint-Cloud
Located about a one-hour drive from Paris, The Palace of Versailles is considered one of the greatest achievements of 17th-century French art. The palace was once Louis XIII’s old hunting [...]
Our Corsica Overview
Corsica, France (population 326,898) Oblivious to many tourists, Corsicans go about their daily lives fully unaware they live in one of the most beautiful and untouched islands in the [...]