Today, I like to tell you about a very famous city for something it does not produce; you know… this is a glorious city and one very popular with the French today as can tell by the rising real estate prices; on the banks of a great river of the Gironde. The wines are world… Continue reading This is Bordeaux !!!

This town has a strong meaning for us, It was my first passing from France to Spain in 1990, This is a small town of about 120 folks right before the Pyrénées mountains of France! I like to update this post and tell you a bit more about with new text and links for you… Continue reading We were by Urdos !!!

I bring you back to the deep south of my belle France. Always fascinating the road warrior trips into off the beaten paths territory, and we love it.  On many occasions we passed by towns unknownly and find gems never before seen or even heard of. As said , we have so much treasure here… Continue reading The Château of Maÿtie ,aka Andurain of Mauléon-Licharre !!

This was a historical visit lol! Actually passed by it several times and never got in until one day we had time and finally went in!! It was a memorable visit and we remember fondly especially the garden with my dear late wife Martine. Thereafter we came several times. Therefore, here is my take on… Continue reading The Château de La Roche Guyon, part I !!!

The Château de Fontainebleau is unique in France, Europe, the World! A masterpiece of architecture and history and we love it. Need to say proudly, the first castle ever visited in France, home of my dear wife’s region who proudly took me here first when we met. It has been a love affair ever since… Continue reading The Chapel Saint Saturnin of the Château de Fontainebleau !!!