There’s not one great thing but many small, beautiful things that make our city and region special.” — Proprietor, N°5 Wine Bar, Toulouse I arrived via TGV from beige Paris to colorful Toulouse, a city set ablaze with reds, pinks, and oranges. Known as La Ville Rose, Toulouse is easy to fall for. Here’s my … Read more
Planning a visit to Carcassonne France? Here’s my guide to the top attractions and best things to do in the UNESCO-listed marvel. Carcassonne is a breathtaking city of stone with a spectacle of a 10th century medieval fortress. As I sojourned through southern France, I initially wasn’t quite sure if I’d even make it to … Read more
France is my favorite country in the world. Its small towns are so appealing and romantic — swathed in centuries old cobbled lanes, stone cottages and castles, and tumbling geraniums. You’ll be transported back in time to a quainter and simpler version of life. From north to south, France is filled with picturesque less touristy … Read more
Planning a trip to southern France? Welcome to one of Europe’s most famously picturesque regions. It’s the perfect place to take a road trip. And my recommended 10 day itinerary takes you to the drop dead gorgeous regions of Occitanie and Provence. This stunning road trip route is dense with amazing must see medieval villages, … Read more
Scoping out some day trips from Toulouse? Here’s my guide to the 5 best day trips from the very underrated city of Toulouse, La Ville Rose, located in sunny southwest France. They’re easy day trips, only an hour or more from Toulouse by train or car. I wasn’t sure if I even wanted to leave beautiful … Read more
It was a languorous, sunny mid afternoon in the town of Albi, which sits charmingly on the banks of the Tarn River in southern France. Albi’s brimming with style, imposing brickish architecture, and inimitable post-Impressionist art. I loved Albi. It was decidedly an off the beaten path gem. But I was obsessed with visiting nearby … Read more