Exploring Occitanie: The Port of Sete
The new “go-to” place in the south of France is Occitanie Occitanie is the new “go-to” place in the south of France. When visitors have had their fill of Nice, the Côte d’Azur, and Provence, they find that the southernmost region of France, once known as Languedoc-Roussillon and Midi-Pyrénées, is pretty remarkable. The South of France Memories […]
I Just Want To Sing in a Rock Band
It’s been my suppressed desire to sing in a rock band
The Best French Oysters: Tarbouriech
Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France and I often team up for a road trip. Or just to get into trouble. This time, the road took us southwest from Uzès. We visited the oyster world of Tarbouriech.
Eating Your Way Through Sete, France
Eating your way through Sete France
Time for Water Jousting in Sete!
It’s time for the St. Louis Festival in Sete. Gee, I hate to miss it this year. It’s always so much fun: beach time, parties, and the Sete water jousting competitions. I’m in the States with my family. Why now? After four years in France, I’ve learned that August is an excellent time to leave […]
Sete, France: How Sweet It Is
Sète may be a small town on the French Mediterranean coast, but it hits above its weight in the gastronomic arena. Home of the most sought-after oysters in France, Sete is known for these specialties: the famous octopus pie (tielle), red-labeled gourmet fish soup (Azais Polito ), and hearty macaronade (macaroni and sausages). Sete has […]
Visit Occitanie. France’s “Other Riviera”
The third in the series of shore excursions for travelers on Mediterranean cruises, Nancy McGee of Absolutely Southern France shares ideas we can all use. Let’s see what she suggests for those who want to experience Occitanie. Occitanie is coming to be known by many as the “other French Riviera.” The best Mediterranean beaches and […]
Uzès, France July 14
What’s happening in Uzès, France July 14? I set out with my camera to see how the French celebrate in this small town. It’s all about family, food, dancing and fireworks. This year, it was also about brocante. A hundred or more brocante dealers showed off their best wares in the town’s parking lot — […]
By the Sea, By the Beautiful Sete, France
Visiting Sete, France
Sete or Marseille? Which Has the Best Fish Soup?
Where’s the best fish soup in France