Bordeaux’s revitalization is more than new tourism initiatives, the sprawling La Cité du Vin and a city that has been awakened like a shiny new diamond emerging from under the black soot. The city long had a reputation for a sub par food scene; one that certainly didn’t match with top notch wines in the […]
Discover Champagne in a VW Kombi with Champagne Leveque-Dehan
No visit to France is complete without a trip to the Champagne wine region to taste the world’s most famous sparkling wine from its source. Located just a 1-hour train ride from Paris, Champagne is an easy day trip from Paris. Though with many champagne houses to discover, you’ll surely want to stay for longer […]
A Guide to Christmas in Paris
Christmas in Paris is simply magical. Paris at Christmastime is as refined as the city itself. Every corner of every quartier has its own special enchantment from lively outdoor ice skating rinks to the many charming Christmas markets that line the streets and squares. Paris isn’t called the City of Light for nothing, and especially […]
Dog-Friendly Saint-Émilion Châteaux to Visit with Your Pup
There’s no need to leave your pup at home when visiting the Bordeaux wine region! Many wine châteaux love your dog (almost) as much as you do. There are a number of dog-friendly Saint-Émilion châteaux that are proud to welcome both you and your pup for a visit. Here are some of dog-friendly wineries (though […]
Ile d’Aix: The Pearl of France’s Atlantic Coast
A tiny croissant-shaped island lay just off France’s Atlantic Coast. It’s not far from La Rochelle, but only accessible by boat. That little island, called Île d’Aix, is practically a French secret. Popular as a day-trip destination in the Charente-Maritime among almost exclusively the French, Île d’Aix is the epitome of French charm. There’s just […]
A Guide to the Airports in Paris
If you’re traveling internationally to France, chances are you’ll first arrive in one of Paris’ airports. Aéroport de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle (CDG) is by far the largest and receives the majority of international arrivals in Paris. Aéroport de Paris Orly (ORY) follows and receives some international arrivals, including Air France flights, though is Paris’ main domestic airport […]
The Perfect 3-Days in Creuse, France
The Creuse is a region we’d be willing to bet you’ve not heard of. Located almost as though you dropped a pin in the very center of France, it’s nearly an equal distance from Bordeaux, Paris and Lyon. With a population of more cows than people, France’s Creuse is the perfect destination to get outdoors […]
A Local’s Guide to the Top Things to Do in Bordeaux
The fact that Bordeaux is like Mecca for wine lovers is certainly what drew us to come visit this city and worship at the altar of some of the world’s best wines. But Bordeaux is more than just sipping Grand Cru Classé at châteaux; it’s a beautiful and compact city who’s been getting a shiny […]
The Best Places to Stay in Bordeaux
Bordeaux. If you’ve ever even so much as browsed the wine aisle at a grocery store, you no doubt know of Bordeaux wine. Bordeaux is also a city and as we’ve {surprisingly} learned since we moved here more than two years ago, one that many people don’t even know exists. We say surprisingly, but one […]
Live Virtual Wine Tasting Experience
In Bordeaux, wine is a way of life. You don’t even have to be a wine drinker. This city was built on the wine trade and wine remains, to this day, an integral part of life in Bordeaux. Naturally, one of the things we miss most living in Bordeaux during this weird period of time […]
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