Château de Vincennes: Visiting Paris’ Less Famous Castle
It’s probably fair to say that - among many, many other things - France is famous for its numerous châteaus and palaces. To take a step inside many of these…
La Rochelle, France: A Travel Diary in Pictures
Set in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France, La Rochelle is a city steeped in architectural and maritime history. With just enough to see but not enough to overwhelm your itinerary,…
Saint Martin de Ré, France: A Travel Diary in Pictures
The chic island of Ile de Ré attracts thousands of tourists every year, and it's little wonder why. Local restrictions means that the architecture on island remains unspoilt. Just an…
The History of Macarons (with surprisingly humble beginnings!)
One of the first things that comes to mind whenever I think of France are all the patisseries to be found in boulangeries throughout the country. But it’s one of…
An Aesthetic Girls Trip to Saint-Martin-de-Ré, Ile de Ré
Ile de Ré in the Charente-Maritime region is a small island just off the western coast of France, and not far from the city of La Rochelle. The chic island…
La Rochelle, France Travel Guide – What to Do and See
La Rochelle is a coastal city, rich in both architectural and maritime history, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. For visitors not far from the region, such as from the…