“We’ll always have Paris,” maybe the best catch phrase from the movie Casablanca, but the underlying meaning is a treasured experience shared with someone. My husband and I recently had our Casablanca moment when we discovered the joy of slow travel in France on a luxury barge cruise in Alsace Lorraine. The 4 room, 8 …
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Are you visiting Saint-Emilion, France, for the first time? Below is a list of “Insider Tips” for things to see and do in this UNESCO World Heritage village. What to Do in Saint Emilion Soak up the history In addition to being known as phenomenal wine country, Saint-Emilion has a long history, going back to …
Are you visiting Biarritz, France for the first time? Below is a list of “Insider Tips” for things to see and do on the Basque coast. When I have a visitor from out of town, the first place they want to see is “Le Rocher de la Vierge,” the Virgin Rock. Napoleon III decided to …
Are you visiting Saint-Jean-de Luz for the first time? Below is a list of “Insider Tips” for things to see and do in the City of Corsairs. When I have a visitor from out of town, the first place they want to see is the church of St John the Baptist where the Sun King, …
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Bordeaux; a fascinating city, exciting wine region, historic university town and UNESCO World Heritage site. I don’t have to convince you that there is plenty to see and do in Bordeaux. If you are looking for a four star hotel, located within Bordeaux’s Golden Triangle, look no further than Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona. This Best …
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Upon leaving the Basque coast, we looked forward to visiting the metropolitan city of Bordeaux. While many people think of Bordeaux as wine country, which it is, it’s also a UNESCO World Heritage site and city of culture and history. The GPS guided our rental car into the Golden Triangle and Hotel de Tourny in …
