I'm Louise Scott
Editor, Photojournalist & Tour Director at All Things French
Are you dreaming of travelling to the South of France?
Join my small-group Women's Tours to the French Riviera
Dates for 2022 to be announced when possible
The *perfect time to visit the Côte d'Azur
Stay in Villefranche, the Jewel of the Riviera
Charming architecture, worn shutters, wrought-ironwork, and colour everywhere. Shops, weekly brocante & food markets, beautiful restaurants, on a glorious harbour.
Absolute joy!
Become a Global Francophile
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I’m a Hopeless Francophile in Love with France.
As I sit here to write shortly after my return from France, I am compelled to ask myself, ”What is a Francophile?’. ‘Why am I so drawn to this country?’. I am ecstatic when I arrive … in tears when I go. …
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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 here. I can hear you. Why would anyone want to organise a 6-week holiday to la belle France and travel with …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Dalida, une Garde-robe de la Ville à la Scène.
Dalida, her Wardrobe On and Off-Stage When I was in Paris, I had the considerable pleasure of seeing an exhibition of the extensive wardrobe of renowned singer Dalida, showing the Palais Galliera. The Palais is a stunning example of …
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Discover the Beautiful Château de Chantilly.
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 into it’s flawless …
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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 …
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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 birthday treat to myself. An absolutely marvellous, month-long …
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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. …
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I’m a Hopeless Francophile in Love with France.
As I sit here to write shortly after my return from France, I am compelled to ask myself, ”What is a Francophile?’. ‘Why am I so drawn to this country?’. I am ecstatic when I arrive … in tears when I go. …
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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 age. …
Read more ...Want to travel with an onboard bag, but not sure how to manage it? Download my free Onboard Bag Travel Checklist here.
10-day Tours to the French Riviera
Small-group Tours for Women staying at Villefranche sûr Mer on the Côte d'Azur
Click here to visit the Tour page, or click follow the link below to download the brochure.
Stay in the *heart* of Villefranche sûr Mer. Discover the Côte d'Azur: the hilltop village of Èze, over-the-top Monaco, gentle Antibes, vieux Nice, artsy St Paul de Vence, and more. Lunch at Beaulieu sur Mer, visit Villa et Jardins de Rothschild and the divine Villa Kerylos, explore medieval Italy, and dine in any of the fabulous restaurants in Villefranche.
Go touring and experience those fabulous Mediterranean views, and have lunch in Italy. Breakfast at the celebrated Welcome Hotel, dine by the harbour, and relax in a beautiful apartment in the old town.
Oh, the places, the views, the food, & the shopping..!
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