Oui, c'est encore la belle France, from the bright lights of Paris to the rocky shores of Brittany/Normandy and the chic vibe of the Côte d'Azur - both deluxe and pas cher.
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Just dropped a new survival guide for craft beer geeks visiting France and was wondering what are your local recommendations for drinking craft beer in france?https://eatlikethefrench.com/craft-beer-in-france-survival-guide/
Read more…Robert Brands France´s ravishing, rocky island in the Mediterranean (which the French dub l´Île de la Beauté, the Isle of Beauty) is home to some of the sea´s most stunning beaches, ranging from the more developed strands of the south to the wilder northern beaches with few or no amenities. If you´re looking for a beachy getaway next summer - especially one that allows you to combine it with fabulous history, culture, cuisine, and eco opportunities - do give serious consideration to la…
Read more…Victor Block Naturally we started our trip off with a glass of wine at lunch - after all, it was too late for breakfast… “Deux verres de vin rouge – um, uh -- pas sec. Un peu…” Finally I just threw my hands in the air and laughed. I meant well but it seemed unfair to make our poor waiter suffer for my lack of fluency with the language. Our waiter obliged with two glasses of wine and a hearty, “Welcome to Provence!" Our first morning, COVID-19 vaccination card in hand, we left to explore…
Read more…Europe’s towns and cities famously light up and don holiday finery for Yuletide, but during the Christmas season in Colmar, in northeast France’s Alsace region – already famous for its charming historic quarter, with its cobblestone streets, canals, and half-timbered houses – the displays reach another level entirely, going far beyond lightbulbs adorning the main streets to the façades of the small houses in its old town illuminated in all the colours of the rainbow. The results, as any…
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Hi Kitty,
It sounds like your daughter is doing a similar teaching program to what I did back in 2000, which was amazing!! I was in Vienne, near Lyon, and was given contact information of one of the teachers in town who helped me find a short-term apartment rental. The high school there also had rooms available for the teachers so definitely have her check with the school and materials she was provided from the program. Bonne chance a votre fille!
Kitty: Your daughter should contact the chamber of commerce in Avignon and see if it knows of any rooms for rent. Next step (and I assume she speaks French) is to talk to everyone (meaning places that sell bread and newspapers) to see if anyone knows of a room to rent for eight months. The tourist season will be over and people may be more than happy to make some extra income. Cash talks in Provence. Keep us posted.
OH - ask at the school where she will be teaching. I suspect there may be teachers who might be looking for an apartment mate or parents with a room for rent.
Hi guys,
My youngest daughter Kristina is going to Avignon, France to teach for about 8 months beginning in latter September. Does anyone have any heads up on a place to stay that is reasonable and walking distance and hopefully to train station. Let me know ASAP. Thanks
Happy Bastille Day! What are YOU doing to celebrate?
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@Maria, Avignon is also an excellent base. I have used both Avignon and Aix as a base to do road trips in both Vaucluse and Bouches du Rhone areas. Avignon is perfect if you want to see the Papal Palace in Avignon, the Roman Théatre in Orange, go to the market in L'Isle-sur-la-Sorgue, climb up the water source of Fontaine-de-Vaucluse, visit the old standing roman bridge and village ruins at Vaison-la-Romaine, see the orchards at Châteauneuf-du-Pape in addition to Pont du Gard and all the good stuff mentioned below.
If you choose Avignon and do not care to drive, take a look at the local tours offered by Lieutaud.
But Avignon has one logistical issue. There is no nearby accessible airport. So if you want to use Avignon as your base, you may need to move to Aix the night or two before your trip back to the States. Why? Because depending on which airline you take, the flight out of MRS is early in the morning - LH/UA/CO 615AM, AA/IB/BA 7AM, DL/AF 8AM. This is the reason why it is good to be in Aix the night before you return to Miami. Also you cannot just take the TGV back to Roissy since the flights from CDG are also in the morning. The Air France nonstop to Miami leaves CDG at 1115AM.
Provence is more than doable since the TGV from Paris to Avignon is only 2 hours and 10 minutes. My question is whether or not you plan on renting a car once you get there. The suggestion of staying put is excellent and doing days trips. Please remember that July is when most of the festivals take place and depending on what you like and don't, you could schedule a trip focusing on music, art, dance... and ALWAYS food. The markets are a must.
Please access Bonjour Paris and use the search function and enter "Provence."
Bon Voyage.
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