France Archives

Travel Photo: Bicycle in the Citadel at Blaye, France

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

You know, in the world of travel photography, there is something intriguing about a bicycle leaning against a wall. Come peek….

Top 10 Reasons We Loved Our Uniworld European River Cruise

Monday, August 18, 2014

We just took our very first river cruise, and here’s 10 reasons Uniworld helped us to fall in love with river cruising. Read on…

Hotel Fouquet’s Barriére: 5-Star Luxury in the Heart of Paris

Thursday, August 7, 2014

The story of our stay in this fabulous 5-star hotel situated right on the Champ-Élysées, and two blocks from the Arc de Triomphe. Read on…

Bordeaux Windmill Through the Window

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

A dreamy windmill I photographed in the Bordeaux wine region of France. Come see a much larger view! Read on…

Exceptional French Dining: L’Abeille at Shangri-La Hotel, Paris

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

If I weren’t a bit on the quiet side, I might have been tempted to stand on the table and give the chef a standing ovation when he came out to greet us.

Shangri-La Hotel Paris: Former Palace of Napoleon’s Grand Nephew

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

This is unquestionably one of the finest hotels we’ve had the opportunity to visit. Plus, we’ve got a number of valuable complimentary VIP perks for your stay.

Schwarzbrot in a Parisian Bread Shop

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Like Scylla and Charybdis calling the sailors of old, the aromas coming from this small Parisian bread shop had us soon munching on a piece of piping-hot bread.