Agapanthus flowers on the Island of Bréhat. POSTCARD FROM BRITTANY When we received an invitation for un mariage in Brittany, Jean-Marc planned a romantic escapade around this joyous event. We only had three days to vacation together, not counting travel time, but it was enough to mark the occasion of our 30th wedding anniversary. After careful research, my former fiancé put together an itinerary including … Continue reading Postcard from Brittany
The island of Port-Cros, where those who love nature roam…. This protected site, off the coast of Hyères, is a protected paradise. Put this one on your bucket list — unless you suffer from island fever or prefer to lick windows ("shop", that is) when on vacation. Only one boutique on this island–and it sells foutas. Read on. Provence Villa Rental Luberon luxury home; 4 bedrooms, … Continue reading kif-kif! + list of Arabic words you will hear when in France
Jean-Marc and I stole away to Porquerolles island recently. Because it was play and not work, I didn't pay a lot of attention to detail or think about what could be shared in another France city guide. This is where you come in. If you have been to Porquerolles, or have researched it while planning a future trip on the southern French island, please share with … Continue reading What to do on Porquerolles Island? Que faire sur l’île de Porquerolles?
A little bar/restaurant in the bay of Locmaria, on the island of Groix. Conjoint (kon-zhwan) noun, masculine spouse Just off the coast of Brittany, on a small island habitée by Groisillons and teeming with French tourists on wobbly bicyclettes, there is a quaint port called Locmaria, where The Drunk Boat overlooks the bay at high tide (and low, for that matter, but for the purpose of this … Continue reading conjoint
Our son, Max, collecting mussels on the Island of Groix (Brittany). "The Oysters of Locmariaquer," by Eleanor Clark, is a vivid account of the cultivation of Belon oysters and an excursion into the myths, legends, and rich, vibrant history of Brittany and its extraordinary people. Order it here. la moule (mool) noun, feminine 1. mussel 2. a lethargic, clumsy person; an imbecile The masculine of … Continue reading moule
