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The Art of Suzanne Valadon
‘Look and Learn’ was a finger-wagging catchphrase directed at many children in the 1960s as a spur to self-improvement. This determined drive to intellectual betterment …
In the footsteps of Zelda and F Scott Fitzgerald in France
“That is the beauty of all literature. You discover that your longings are universal longings, that you’re not lonely and isolated from anyone. You belong.” …
Portrait of Abbot Firmin Tournus
A face that is gaunt and shockingly emaciated from self-starvation is not a look that we generally associate with portraits from the past. But with …
Off the beaten track in Charente
Charente is a land of fresh air, little traffic, tranquillity, and beautiful countryside. And let’s not forget the wildlife such as deer, wild boar, red …
Salon des Vins, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Provence
How would you like to taste some of the world’s most prestigious wines for only 10 euro? Then come to the Salon des Vins in …
The fabulous Josephine Baker
Josephine Baker was the American-born femme fatale of ‘20s and ‘30s Paris. Lithesome and catlike, she was the most successful European stage star of her …
France inspires a writer
Now here’s a thing. What inspires a budding author to actually sit down and write a book? For my first memoir ‘Please Wipe Your Boots’ …
Grasse: The Heavenly Scent of Provence
On a spring or summer day, when you find yourself seeking a unique experience after enjoying many of the sights and sounds of Cannes, drive …
A tongue in cheek look at French haute cuisine
Mike Zampa, an American in France, takes a tongue in cheek approach to famous French haute cuisine! I’ve discovered a new eating disorder. It’s called …
Dordogne River Mist
Our home is perched overlooking the Dordogne River in the small hamlet of Vitrac Port in Southwest France. Life and conversation are centered around the …