La Ciotat on the French Riviera

Toes in the sand, blue, blue waters and quiet beaches. Yes, they do exist on the French Riviera you just need to know when and where to visit! Here is the low – down for a peaceful itinerary on France’s quiet Riviera.

A Taste of Champagne ~ Épernay & Reims

I absolutely love this region of France and being only four and a half hours from Stuttgart, it makes a perfect weekend trip for a “Taste of Champagne.” 

French Christmas markets in the Alsace

From Straßbourg to Prague to Krakow – you can find a Christmas market or Christkindlemarkt in about every town in Europe now. In the Alsace, they bring tradition, finesse and fun ~ here’s why they are on my Christmas “must-do” list!

Visiting Luberon, France

Le Luberon – in the Provence area of Côte d’Azur ~ absolutely stunning, lots to do and see but also an opportunity to wrap yourself in rest and relaxation. Here’s our itinerary from last weekend’s trip!

Images of Nancy, France

Taking images of Nancy seems to be one of my past-times because I wore my poor camera out and ran out of battery. I adore Nancy, not just because I have relatives and friends who bear the name but the city which inspired it. This gorgeous, artistic, cultural city is just a short drive from Stuttgart and makes for a perfect weekend getaway.