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I didn’t warm up to Carcassonne during my first visit years ago. I stayed inside the medieval city in August. It was hot, crowded, and honestly, a bit overwhelming. I left thinking it just wasn’t for me. But everything changed on my return visits, especially when I finally saw Carcassonne at night. In January, with blue...
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In June 2025, I finally made it to the French Open—Roland-Garros! While I didn’t manage to get into Centre Court (Court Philippe-Chatrier), I spent the day exploring the grounds, watching matches on the outside courts, and soaking up the excitement that fills the air. Best of all? My French Open tickets didn’t cost me an...
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Some moments in France stay etched in my memory, and one of those was in Étretat on the eve of Bastille Day. As fireworks (les feux d’artifice) burst into colour above the dramatic white cliffs of the Alabaster Coast (Côte d’Albâtre) and reflected over the English Channel, I just stood there, taking it all in...
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Ever heard of the Crit’Air Sticker (Vignette)? I hadn’t—until a reader emailed me in a panic a while ago. Diane wrote: “We are flying from Canada and staying in Paris for seven days before picking up our leased car. But it doesn’t seem possible to get the Crit’Air sticker in time….. Any advice?” Her email...
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Every so often, a photo from my travels in France captures more than just a scene. It captures a memory, a feeling, or a connection to my journey. This image of a Citroën 2CV in Gordes during a rally is one of those. Gordes has a special place in my heart: it was the first...
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