Taking the TGV train from Gare de Lyon to Nice via Lyon, Avignon, Aix-en-Provence over about 5 hours enabled us to admire the countryside before we were hit with the so called "glitz and glamour" that the French Riviera is known for!! We are going to spend the next few days seeing the sights here. Cannes 150 years ago, Cannes was nothing more than a fishing village. Mention Cannes today, and the first thing that comes to mind is the Cannes International ...

No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the historic Montmartre area. Wander through the narrow winding alleyways and cobblestone streets, visit the petite squares, see the quirky street art, ponder life in little parks and see the most glorious views of Paris. Many people see Montmartre as a walk up the steps to the Basilica, pop around the corner to the Place du Tertre (the famed Montmartrois square now occupied by tourist-oriented artists) and maybe ...

Paris is still one of my favourite cities in the world. The Eiffel Tower has beguiled me since as long as I can remember - from pictures to statues to my little gold charm. Paris is a city full of culture and history and has a way of captivating you with its wide boulevards and beautiful buildings. And then there is the food....think boulangerie, brasserie, patisserie and those wonderful little cafes where you can sit with a cup of tea and feel perfectly at hom...

This is one of those hidden gems that you hear about, have to go searching for and are so glad you did!! In a city crammed with must-see attractions it was fantastic to just take some time out to explore the little known (to tourists) Promenade Plantée - Coulée verte (green course). We opted to start at the Jardin Charles Peguy end which is at ground level and is rather low-key. Caught the Metro to Porte Doree station and had about a 10 minute walk via Av...

What a delightful French village to visit when one has the time to explore.... Honfleur, situated between the tidal estuary of theSeine and the " Plateau d'Auge ",is a delightful picturesque town that welcomes you in any season. Honfleur is famous for its picturesque streets, old houses, St Leonard's Church and St Catherine's Church in the old maritime district with its separate belfry. This is the town that you just want to sit and relax in.....be it enjo...