France

Culture & History, France

The Spirit of Paul Cezanne

There is a quote often attributed to both Matisse and Picasso that claims that Paul Cezanne is “the father of us all”. While nobody is sure if either of the artists actually ever said that, it shows the high regard in which Paul Cezanne’s name ...

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Amsterdam, Belgium, Brussels, France, Germany, Holland, Paris, Scandinavia

The Best Picnic Spots in Europe

What better way to spend a sunny summer holiday than picnicking in a beautiful park, by a canal or a lake? Europe is home to some spectacular scenery, perfect if you’re looking for a pretty little spot to enjoy a quick bite to eat, or a lazy day sp...

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Activity & Adventure, France, Partners

Grand Getaway – Where to Stay

On planning my recent trip to northern France, I had no idea where to start when planning where to visit. I found myself just staring at a map for a very long time, asking passers by if they had ever been to northern France. So, my new approach inclu...

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Midi-Pyrénées

Activity & Adventure, Family & Fun, Food & Drink, France, Partners

Where to mark off on your map in Northern France

You may have seen my recent post on preparing for a road trip – so now that you have your packing list sorted, here are some places to add to your route plan! Now that I am back from northern France I wanted to give you my top destination highlight...

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