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How to Bring Your Pet to France
With more and more travelers taking their pets along with them on vacation (because pets are family too :) or who are planning a move to France with their pets, it makes perfect sense to share tips on international pet travel with others, especially since Zoé and I have been traveling to France together for over a decade. For example, did you know that just as human travelers, our paw-friends also require a “passport”? The pet passport is…
At the Cannes Film Festival!
There’s no question that the Covid 19 pandemic has been devastating on many levels. But there were also some advantages that came from this such as virtual meetups where you can meet new friends from across the globe and also the Cannes Film Festival being postponed until summer. Normally, this is an event I would’ve never been able to attend because it normally takes place in the spring…
Sarlat & Castles of the Dordogne
Besides truffles, foie gras, and its beautiful landscape, the Dordogne is also famous for its castles. Several of these castles or chateaux such as Milandes, Beynac, and Castelnaud are located within minutes from one another. On the other hand, keeping in mind that each visit is at least 1.5 to 2 hours with a good walk (hike) to reach the top…
A Day in Bergerac
After my stay in Bordeaux, I then made my way to beautiful Bergerac, a small town located in southwest, France about one hour and half from Bordeaux City. Besides the vineyards and wines, Bergerac is known for its old town (vieille ville) with medieval streets and half-timbered buildings. The Saturday market is a highlight…
Spa Day in Bordeaux
Just twenty-five minutes from Bordeaux’s city center, a unique and unforgettable spa experience awaits you. It’s called Les Sources de Caudalie. It is a spa located at the vineyards of Château Smith Haut-Lafitte, in the famous Pessac-Léognan appellation. The atmosphere is rustic and is surrounded by beauty, luxury fragrances, and…
Bordeaux’s Right Bank: Pomerol & St. Émilion
Driving from the Médoc in Bordeaux’s left bank and into the Libournais, Bordeaux´s right bank, something I noticed was the landscape. There seemed to be more rolling hills on this side of the river compared to the left bank regions.
Entre-Deux-Mers (Bordeaux)
The very first time that I heard of Château Cantelaudette wine was when a friend of mine brought it over one day and we were tasting the 2013 Bordeaux Blanc. Prior to that, I have to admit that white wines from Bordeaux were among my least favorite French whites. Most of the white Bordeaux…
Day Trip to Cognac
During my stay in Bordeaux, I took some time out for a day trip to the Cognac region, a place that I’ve been wanting to visit since Cognac (besides Armagnac) is my favorite digestif. I learned about Borderies, a specific ¨terroir¨ or growth area in the Cognac region while at a Camus Cognac tasting in…