France

My Photographs from Arles

I chose Arles for the cuisine, the walk through history that includes Roman and Medieval ruins, and also to see where Van Gogh...

Walk Through History in Arles

Tasting Jean-Luc Rabanel's cuisine is worthy of a trip all by itself, but there are deeper reasons to visit Arles, France. Arles is an...

My Dinner in Arles

Planning my road trip so that I could visit Pont-du-Gard between Lyon and Nice, left me with one night to spend somewhere in between....

An Ancient Masterpiece: Pont du Gard

You know by now that I hold a fondness for the combination of architecture and water, along with a love of history. So you might guess...

A Toast to Champagne at Taittinger in Reims

Here I am in my birthday month, looking forward to uncorking and enjoying a gifted bottle of champagne from a dear girlfriend. Champagne...

Place Stanislas, a Hidden Gem, in Nancy, France

I adore the grand squares of Europe, but Place Stanislas exceeded my expectations; I was smitten. This square, the epitome of harmonious...

Chateau de Chenonceau...alias Chateau des Dames

Reasons for enjoying travel are diverse, and very personal. For me, the reasons are many. Sometimes it may be just to see and experience...