pretty and practical travel talesSubscribe Now
Southern France is more than the congested promenades of Nice and the high-fashion coastal towns of the Riviera. The Languedoc-Roussillon region, which spans the Mediterranean coast from Provence to Spain, is a relaxed and affordable alternative to Provence. What it lacks in name recognition it makes up for in sandy beaches that surpass those of the [...]
There’s a certain timelessness to be found in the Aude. This department in Languedoc-Roussillon in the southwest of France, hidden in the peaks and valleys of the Pyrenees, seems almost caught between eras: the puttering Deux Cheveaux – affectionately called dodoches by the locals – could place us in the 1960s, but the mountains themselves could [...]
Ever wonder what a popular Mediterranean sea-and-sun spot looks like in winter? Deserted alleyways lined with boarded-up shops. Boulevards void of vehicles. Vacant apartment complexes, every window shuttered. No, this isn’t a post zombie-apocalypse alternate dimension. It’s a beach resort town in the south of France in mid-January. Le Cap d’Agde is known throughout France and the rest of Western [...]
Where to eat in Paris’ 6th to 10th arrondissements without breaking the bank Editor’s note: This article is a follow-up to Emily’s suggestions for budget restaurants in the 1st to 5th arrondissements 6th arrondissement The 6th arrondissement is a great location for shopping; the boutiques along rue du Four are particularly worth exploring, but you’ll need somewhere to grab [...]
Imagine my surprise this week when I heard that the theme for this week’s #FriFotos on Twitter was “Chairs.” And here I thought I was the only crazy travel person who came home from each trip with lots of photographs of them! Lourmarin, Provence, outside a linen shop Why are chairs at the top of [...]
