Discovering Occitanie Wine and Food
Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France and I scrolled out Occitanie wine and food for new tour ideas. The three-day trip took us from the Mediterranean seaport of Sete, along the Canal du Midi, and to villages near Carcassonne. I was anxious to explore the area because of its extraordinary Occitanie food, famous Minervois wines, […]
My First Beaujolais Nouveau Day in France
I’m digging way back into the archives of the Barefoot Blogger to republish the post about my first Beaujolais Nouveau day in France. Because of stories and friends like this, I’m still loving life here. By the way, Beaujolais Nouveau was this week. Hope you enjoyed it wherever you are! Beaujolais Nouveau, on the third […]
Marseille is for Foodies
Marseille wasn’t high on my list of places to visit. A weekend spent there celebrating the birthday of a dear friend from Uzès totally changed my mind. On top of being a wonderful city with lovely, welcoming people, Marseille is for foodies like me. I’ve been to Marseille on several occasions since living in Uzès. […]
A Travel Pro’s Favorite Places in Provence
A visit to Provence – one of the most visited areas in France – is the second post in the Barefoot Blogger travel series by Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France. Nancy has lived in southern France for over 30 years, so she knows her way around. When asked, “What do you recommend when tourists want to […]
Discovering Najac: A Mini Rocamadour
Along the way back to Uzès from my first visit to the Dordogne, I received an email from my good friend, artist Andy Newman.”If you like Rocamadour, stop by the mini Rocamadour, Narjac
Travel Corsica: From Sea to Snow-Capped Mountains
You have to Travel Corsica to believe how much the terrain of an island can change within a short drive.
7 Days In Dordogne: Lascaux to Brantôme
Caves, canals, and missteps describe day four of the Dordogne seven-day adventure. Overcast and rainy weather changed our planned route for day four of our Dordogne seven-day adventure. It’s a Good thing we are driving. Instead of Rocamadour, we headed for the painted cave at Lascaux. The route to Lascaux from our hotel wasn’t very long, […]
Samuel Beckett in Roussillon, France
The red hills of Roussillon are an inspiration for artists, but I had no idea how many famous authors came to visit Roussillon.
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Best Christmas Markets in France: Strasbourg
Eleven Christmas Markets in one town … oh my! Strasbourg is a busy city during the Christmas Market. Not only is it home to approximately 300,000 full-time residents, but Strasbourg also bulges at the seams with holiday visitors during November and December. Best Christmas Markets in France Known as the home to one of France’s […]