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EXPLORING SOME HIGHLIGHTS OF NORMANDY’S NORTH COAST

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The dramatic white falaises at Etretat.  If Deauville is the most recognised resort in Normandy, with its long, sandy beach, grand Belle Epoque hotels and typical Norman house…

DEAUVILLE, THE RIVIERA OF NORMANDY, AND COCO CHANEL

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Sketch of Coco Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld, attached to the shop where she opened her first boutique. Just 2 ½ hrs from Paris by train, Deauville is a favourite destination for m…

GREAT FOOD MARKETS TO DISCOVER IN PARIS

Springtime at Marche d’Aligre: perfect asparagus & morels.  One of the great pleasures of a visit to Paris is spending time exploring the many wonderful food markets.  You…

SOME LESSER-KNOWN GEMS OF THE CHAMPAGNE DISTRICT

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The vineyards and village of Ay. There are many good reasons to plan a visit to the Champagne District.  By focussing on the two Champagne “capitals”—the city of Reims and the…