Arles Market, Arles, Gateway to the Camargue and Luberon

Stay in Arles, Gateway to the Camargue and Luberon

Arles, located in the South of France, is a charming town with a rich history and cultural heritage. It is centrally located for exploring the Camargue region, Provence and the Luberon. Arles has fabulous markets, beautiful architecture, wonderful restaurants and vineyards, plus a wealth of ancient Roman Ruins. #secret As is often the case when I am planning a trip, …

My Top Tips for International Travel

My Top Tips for International Travel.

As I sit here at Dubai International Airport, waiting for my connecting flight to Nice, I thought (given that I have a 9-hour stopover) it might be a good time to discuss some of my personal tips for long-haul travel. Each time I make the pilgrimage to my beloved France, I come from Australia, so I think I’m probably as skilled as anyone might be in managing the 30+ hour flight from my country town – via Sydney – to Paris or Nice.

Eze, Cote d'Azur, Riviera | All Things French

The Enchanting Village of Eze on the French Riviera.

If you haven’t been to Èze yet, it’s time it was on your list. One of my absolute favourite places to visit when I stay in Villefranche sur Mer is the perched hilltop village of Eze. This beautiful village dates back to the middle ages and clings impressively to the mountainside above the Mediterranean Sea, between St Jean Cap Ferrat …

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French Theatre for English Speakers? Yes, it’s possible!

For such an international city, how is the night scene still so French-focused? Have you seen it before? Parisians lined up, blocking the sidewalk outside a local theatre after work, waiting for entry to see a show, every night of the week. Haven’t been privy to the familiar scene yet? Be on the lookout and you’ll be surprised at how …

Villefranche-sur-Mer, Cote-d'Azur - Jane Dunning

While Away Some Time in the South of France. Reading.

Bonjour from another Francophile! A guest post by Jane Dunning. I’m not sure who is most passionate about France, All Things French’s Louise or me (Jane Dunning, author of ‘Thirty-five Minutes to St Tropez’ and ‘Stolen Summer’). I might win the prize for the most stays in France, at over 100, but I am older and live much nearer! Louise …

Cafe de la Rotonde, Paris, All Things French

Enjoy a Night Out Like a Local in Paris – The 14th Arrondissement.

Deep into the left bank of the River Seine, discover the meeting grounds of the unforgettable ‘Lost Generation’.   Many writers, painters, sculptors, and actors, such as Hemingway, Picasso, Fitzgerald and Chagall, found solace and inspiration in the Bohemian lifestyle of Paris during the 1920’s. In Montparnasse, amongst the buzz of neon signs, car horns, and the cheerfully noisy crowds …

Dalida. Dalida. Singer and Actress. A Tragic Story. All Things French

Dalida, Singer, Actress & Fashion Icon. A Tragic Story

In the realms of music and style, few names shine as brightly as Dalida. She was immensely admired in France, as well as in Europe and the rest of the world, for many years. Born and raised in Cairo, Egypt, Yolanda Cristina Gigliotti, known by her stage name Dalida, left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. This post …

Chateau de Chantilly. All Things French

Discover the Beautiful Château de Chantilly.

Want to travel with an onboard bag, but not sure how to manage it? Download my free Onboard Bag Travel Checklist… YES PLEASE! Experience a fairy-tale moment from your childhood dreaming. For travellers like myself, seeing any Châteaux in France is like stepping through the looking glass into an unreal world. Château de Chantilly is no exception. In pristine condition and nestled serenely …

Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild Pink Building Exterior | All Things French

Fall in Love with Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild.

Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat One of the spectacular highlights of staying in Villefranche sur Mer is undoubtedly the experience of visiting the breathtaking Villa et Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild. The deliciously feminine home of Beatrice Ephrussi de Rothschild is located on Cap Ferrat, the eastern flank of Villefranche harbour. The Villa has magnificent views across the fabulous …

All Things French Villefranche Harbour.

Visit Villefranche, the Jewel of the Riviera.

Villefranche-sur-Mer … my home away from home My first experience of actually staying in France was when I studied French at the Institut de Français in Villefranche, in October, 2013. My 53rd birthday treat to myself. I had an absolutely marvellous, month-long immersion French language experience, high on the hillside above the harbour in beautiful Villefranche-sur-Mer. Before that, I had …