Category Archives: France
Cafe Review: Carre Bleu, Nice
After a day at the beach in Cagnes sur Mer, I often head to Carré Bleu for dinner. The food is exquisite and the view of the sun setting over the sea, unbeatable. Carré Bleu reaps the benefits of being on the seafront, serving a
Cafe Review: Carre Bleu, Nice
After a day at the beach in Cagnes sur Mer, I often head to Carré Bleu for dinner. The food is exquisite and the view of the sun setting over the sea, unbeatable. Carré Bleu reaps the benefits of being on the seafront, serving a
Cafe Review: Pam Pam Cafe, Juan Les Pins
My summers in the south of France would be nothing without the excitement and buzz of Pam Pam; a Brazilian café and rum bar in Juan-les-Pins, just around the corner from Nice. Lively music, gorgeous Brazilian dancers in bright, exotic costume, live
Cafe Review: Pam Pam Cafe, Juan Les Pins
My summers in the south of France would be nothing without the excitement and buzz of Pam Pam; a Brazilian café and rum bar in Juan-les-Pins, just around the corner from Nice. Lively music, gorgeous Brazilian dancers in bright, exotic costume, live
The Gorgeous Gardens of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, also known as Villa île-de-France sits upon the hillside of the French Riviera, overlooking the sea. It was built in the early 20th century by french architect, Aaron Messiah for the wife of a wealthy banker. Baron
The Gorgeous Gardens of Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
The Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, also known as Villa île-de-France sits upon the hillside of the French Riviera, overlooking the sea. It was built in the early 20th century by french architect, Aaron Messiah for the wife of a wealthy banker. Baron
Wandering Around Saint-Guilhem-Le-Desert
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is an idyllic village in the Gellon Valley in southern France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region. The village takes its name from its abbey, named after a 9th century Frankish priest. Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is concealed within the cliffs of the valley and has retained
Wandering Around Saint-Guilhem-Le-Desert
Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is an idyllic village in the Gellon Valley in southern France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region. The village takes its name from its abbey, named after a 9th century Frankish priest. Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert is concealed within the cliffs of the valley and has retained
My Favourite Patisseries in Montpellier
Montpellier is certainly not a place to live if you’re on a diet. There is a patisserie at every turn, always brightly coloured with an array of mouth-watering bakes posing in the window and the aroma of sweet bakes beckoning
My Favourite Patisseries in Montpellier
Montpellier is certainly not a place to live if you’re on a diet. There is a patisserie at every turn, always brightly coloured with an array of mouth-watering bakes posing in the window and the aroma of sweet bakes beckoning
Recipe: Chestnut Sponge Cake
Ingredients: 4 eggs 125g caster sugar 200g crème fraîche 1tsp vanilla essence 125g chestnut flour 2tsp baking powder butter, for greasing Method: (Preheat oven to 180*c and butter and line the base of a 7″ square cake tin) – separate
Recipe: Chestnut Sponge Cake
Ingredients: 4 eggs 125g caster sugar 200g crème fraîche 1tsp vanilla essence 125g chestnut flour 2tsp baking powder butter, for greasing Method: (Preheat oven to 180*c and butter and line the base of a 7″ square cake tin) – separate
Recipe: Raspberry and Chestnut Madeleines
Ingredients: 2 eggs 100g caster sugar 100g plain flour 1tsp vanilla extract 3/4tsp baking powder 100g butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus extra for greasing crème de marron (chestnut spread) raspberry jam icing sugar, for dusting Method: (Preheat oven to 200*c
Recipe: Raspberry and Chestnut Madeleines
Ingredients: 2 eggs 100g caster sugar 100g plain flour 1tsp vanilla extract 3/4tsp baking powder 100g butter, melted and cooled slightly, plus extra for greasing crème de marron (chestnut spread) raspberry jam icing sugar, for dusting Method: (Preheat oven to 200*c
Chestnut Season
Follow the scent and warm your fingers on a little paper bag of roast chestnuts. We are now well into chestnut season in France and will be able to enjoy this classic winter treat through until January. If you plan
Chestnut Season
Follow the scent and warm your fingers on a little paper bag of roast chestnuts. We are now well into chestnut season in France and will be able to enjoy this classic winter treat through until January. If you plan
Wine-ing and Dine-ing at Château de Flaugergues, Montpellier
When my lovely mother visited me in Montpellier, we went to Chateau de Flaugergues; just a short bus ride out of the centre of Montpellier (or at least if would have been a short bus ride had we not overshot the stop
Wine-ing and Dine-ing at Château de Flaugergues, Montpellier
When my lovely mother visited me in Montpellier, we went to Chateau de Flaugergues; just a short bus ride out of the centre of Montpellier (or at least if would have been a short bus ride had we not overshot the stop
Cafe Review: Mademoiselle et Chocolat, Montpellier
Mademoiselle et Chocolat is a café always much talked of at this time of year, and deservedly so. With christmas just around the corner and the cold winter season in full swing, this is the perfect time to indulge in some
Cafe Review: Mademoiselle et Chocolat, Montpellier
Mademoiselle et Chocolat is a café always much talked of at this time of year, and deservedly so. With christmas just around the corner and the cold winter season in full swing, this is the perfect time to indulge in some
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