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Grasse: The Heavenly Scent of Provence
On a spring or summer day, when you find yourself seeking a unique experience after enjoying many of the sights and sounds of Cannes, drive …
A tongue in cheek look at French haute cuisine
Mike Zampa, an American in France, takes a tongue in cheek approach to famous French haute cuisine! I’ve discovered a new eating disorder. It’s called …
Dordogne River Mist
Our home is perched overlooking the Dordogne River in the small hamlet of Vitrac Port in Southwest France. Life and conversation are centered around the …
The art of Emile Friant, Musee de Beaux Arts, Nancy
The Musèe des Beaux-Arts Nancy is an art gallery of serenity and charm, situated amid the 18th century classical magnificence of the Place Stanislas. The …
The perils and pitfalls of jogging in France
I jog occasionally. Friends call that an overstatement. More slog than jog, they say. Nevertheless, I like to slip on trainers, work up a sweat, …
The French President and the Green Fairy
François Mitterrand was in trouble. Elected president two years earlier, in 1981, on the promise of a “French road to socialism,” things had not gone …
The art of having a laugh
At some time, you might have found yourself at the wrong end of some vigorous finger-pointing, along with an old saying being directed at you, …
The Réunion island – La Belle France
A perfect day in La belle France starts with a cafetière of strong coffee and a couple of those flaky buttery croissants that only the …
The perils and pitfalls of packing for a trip to France
Smug travelers say the same thing ahead of departure: “We’re all packed up and ready to go.” Frantic travelers – us – say this: “We leave in …
Hidden gems of art in Paris
Not only does Paris, city of light and romance, offer its visitors a wealth of paintings and sculptures in the city’s many museums, it also …