Summer in Nîmes’ Ancient Arena. Nîmes Rocks!
Elton John is in Nîmes tonight. He’s just one of the stars that show up in France for a summer concert in Nîmes’ ancient arena.
Lyon, France: Behind Closed Doors
Lyon hides some of its best features out of sight, behind closed doors.
“The Golden Girls Loving Italy” Day 14-15: Rome
Rome is too overwhelming to be consumed in only a few days. It would take weeks to appreciate the breadth and depth of the city. For two days we stayed around the Vatican City.
Pont du Gard, France: Architecture or Art?
Pont du Gard is reportedly one of the most visited sites in France. But not until I saw it myself would I know why
Bordeaux Day 1: The Secrets of Great Wine
Bordeaux wine tour
All Aboard for Carcassonne
Let’s visit Carcassonne!
7 Great Ideas for An Awesome Autumn Weekend Around Uzes
spend a weekend around Uzes
A Bridge To The Past: The Roman History of France Revisited
A visit back to Pont du Gard and Nimes with my guest from the US reminded me how much history is so close to me in the south of France. Revisit some of the Roman past with a tour to Nimes — one of the key Roman […]
7 Great Ideas for An Awesome Autumn Weekend Around Uzes
Autumn is my favorite time of year in Uzes
Romans in France: The Mini-Series
romans in France
12 Things You’ll Miss in France This Year
If you don’t already have your bags packed, here are a few things you’ll surely miss staying at home.
In Awe of the French: History Preserved
In awe of the French Anytime I take a trip in France and walk among ancient Roman ruins, I am thankful to the French. In French towns and villages where the Romans used to roam, you can actually see, feel, touch and experience the places of the past. […]
The Bullfight: A Dance with Death
This summer I was invited to a bullfight in Nimes. Visions of bulls, matadors and swinging red capes have been swirling in my head ever since.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
The last few days in Uzes have not been a lot of fun. The area is being hit by torrential rain and there has been flooding in many towns and villages.
Nuit Blanche Uzès: A Grand First Edition
This week Uzes celebrated its first Blanc Nuit, “White Night”. By all accounts, the event that is an annual affair in Paris will be back in Uzes by popular demand.
A Sunday in Provence: L’isle Sur la Sorgue
L’isle Sur la Sorgue is now one of my “best favorite places”to visit and to show off to guests who want to wander through Provence
Arles’ Feria du Riz: Bullfights and Fanfare
the controversal pastime – Ferias
Arles: Feria du Riz Food and Fashion
Just tell me there’s a bullfight close to Uzes and I’m there. As usual, there’s always a party going on that makes the corrida even more fun.
Barefooting in Sete, France
Sete, France on a weekend in the summer is more than a bar scene. It’s a multi-cultural extravaganza.
Party Time in Nimes: Jeudi de Nimes
Every Thursday night during July and August the city of Nimes throws a party.