Tag Archives: France
24hrs in Limoges, France
Recently, I travelled to Limoges in the foothills of the northern Aquitaine region of France. Traditionally known as a butcher (breeding of sheep and cows) and manufacture town, Limoges has sustained its graceful position from the late 18th Century as a capital of “fire arts” – enamel, porcelain, and oak barrels made for Cognac … Continue reading
Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac – France
Earlier this week, I visited Château Lafite Rothschild, in Pauillac, one of Bordeaux’s haute wineries (1st Classified Growth). The number of times that I had imagined its interiors, as I peddled through the hillside and sprawling vineyard, or stopped to capture the moment, are countless. As I feasted my eyes on … Continue reading
Marathon du Médoc, France
Each mid-September, since 31 years, the longest marathon in the world kicks off, right here in Pauillac, near Bordeaux. Why longest, you may wonder? The Marathon du Médoc is the official distance, except it offers a unique experience to its 8,500+ runners from 71 nationalities. Taste wine, oysters or other … Continue reading
L’Atelier Blanc, Valbonne – France
If you’re passing through the old village of Valbonne in the area of Nice-Antibes on the French Riviera, pop in to L’Atelier Blanc (12, rue de la Mairie), a newly-opened boutique by two friends seeking a fresh adventure. You will find myriad inspiration for interiors, exteriors, gifts, and accessories … Continue reading
My bike and I, from NYC to Saint-Estèphe
Moons ago, I purchased my very first bike from a girl who lived in New York City and who was moving back to France. She had bought it from a boyfriend who departed for France a year earlier. I rode … Continue reading
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