The Salses Fortress - Impenetrable and Invincible

Salses Fortress is one of the finest example of early modern military architecture we've ever seen. Situated around 15 km from Perpignan, France, it was built between 1497 and 1504 by the...

Hemingway, Midnight in Paris and a touch of history

I am back to writing about Paris and finding this far more difficult than writing my two previous books which were essentially travelogues about Provence and Catalonia. Paris is throwing up too...

Visiting Avallon, Burgundy (France): the Complete Guide

Avallon is a French town located in the Yonne department (89), in Burgundy, that in known for its medieval history and its close proximity to the Morvan Regional Natural Park. It's a place that is...

Bordeaux - the best bits

If you’re heading to Bordeaux then all we can say is, lucky you. It is an an unbelievable city, not just for its plethora of bars, shops and cafés but because it is so beautiful as well...

10 reasons why Paris is always a good idea

Undoubtedly one of the most popular European destinations all year long, Paris can captivate you with its magnificent architecture, romantic bistros and mix of cosmopolitan and bohemian lifestyle...

Thursday Travels: Pont Alexandre III, Paris

Pont Alexandre III is one of the most gorgeous and elegant bridges in Paris, represents the peace in relationship between France and Russia. In 1900, Russian Tsar Nicholas II personally placed...