Another of the riches to be found in French Markets is charcuterie, a term which covers both the shop (i.e. delicatessen) and cooked/prepared meat products such as Jambon ham (e.g…
It may be a bit of a cliché, but Garlic (ail) is almost an essential element of Franch life. Grown fairly widely in France, but especially in the southwest -…
Normandy is a rich source of excellent food - rich cream and cheeses from the dairy, and apples for fruit, cider and calvados. This picture shows a crop waiting to…
Corsica (Corse)is a truly beautiful island, very French but with its own distinct character and style. This is a photo of the tocky coast near Bonifacio, (2A Corse-du-Sud) where you…
Alsace has to be one of the prettiest regions of France, full of charming wine villages and beautiful landscapes between the Vosges Mountains and the Rhine. Here, Eguisheim (68 Haut-Rhin,…
Hyper market fish counter Even away from the main cities of France, the French love of food extends to this stunning display of fish (sea bream/dorade) in a modest supermarket…
Market tomatoes One of the joys of France are the many local markets in almost every village - often several in towns and cities.The fresh food is always seasonal and…
Monflanquin (67 Lot-etGaronne, Nouvelle Aquitaine) is one of many fortified villages/towns in South West France, often built around a market square with covered arcades.
A sight which is quintessentially France - sunflowers (tournesol), which as their French name suggests "turns towards the sun, making the landscape totally different depending on the time of day…
The hilltop village of Seuuret in he Cotes du Rhone
The chalkland landscapes ofThe Champagne region
Colmar, capital of the Alsace wine region
France is famous for its wines
The vineyards of Mas de la Dame
The pretty market village of Saint Remy
The Beautiful Island off the coast of Brittany - Belle Ile-en-Mer
Whilst our usual menu of practical information on visiting France is on hold during the Coronavirus Pandemic, we are showcasing some of our favourite photos of la Belle France, pending…
Whilst our usual menu of practical information on visiting France is on hold during the Coronavirus Pandemic, we are showcasing some of our favourite photos of la Belle France, pending…