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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Reading: French Women Don’t Sleep Alone.
My latest foray into ‘French women’ land is the book ‘French Women Don’t Sleep Alone‘ by Jamie Cat Callan. It’s an interesting title which speaks more to crafting the opportunity for partnering than simply being randomly available – and preferring company. …
I’m a Hopeless Francophile in Love with France.
What is a Francophile and why am I so drawn to this country? I am ecstatic when I arrive and in tears when I go. For as long as I can remember I have been in love with France. I …
Experience Absolute Luxury at the Palais Garnier.
Few places, in my experience, can match the extravagance of the Palais Garnier, 10 Place de l’Opéra, in Paris’ IV arrondissement. The 1979-seat Opera House is the most lavish building I have ever seen, perhaps ever built, in the modern …
Travel Around the World with a Carry-on Bag.
Want to travel with an onboard bag, but not sure how to manage it? Download my free Onboard Bag Travel Checklist… YES PLEASE! Why would anyone want to organise a 6-week holiday to la belle France and travel with an airline-approved, international …