Posted on January 04, 2013 by sguese

You can still spot the ruins of Saintes, the remains of a town that has been busy since it was Roman. Set up on the western coast of France, Saintes wedges in between La Rochelle and Bordeaux for a bit of attention. Lazy day strollers can appreciate Saintes for its renowned architecture, from Roman ruins [...]

Posted on July 11, 2012 by sguese

  Enjoying its role as the capital of France’s glistening Riviera, Nice carries with it a certain sophistication blending perfectly with a laid back core. Throughout its terracotta structures crowding the narrow streets of the Old Town and on its pebbled beaches lined in parasol-studded lounges, Nice exudes rest, relaxation and a hint of rigor. [...]

Posted on November 26, 2011 by sguese

  Dinan appears to be somewhat of a circus show. The city on stilts, you might say, can be nicknamed for many of its houses built over sidewalks. This circus show of a town puts on a convincing performance. Dinan is not just one of the best-preserved towns in Brittany, but it was also once [...]

Posted on November 26, 2011 by sguese

Situated in the Saone-et-Loire department of France, Macon positions ideally in the famed Burgundy region. Known for its local wine and for being the most southerly town in Burgundy, Macon has the feel of a Mediterranean city without begin on the Mediterranean. The canal tile roofs and pastel painted buildings could be giving off this [...]

Posted on November 18, 2011 by sguese

Germany or France? Strasbourg seemingly never picked a side even though it is geographically considered a part of France. Home of the European parliament, Strasbourg charms with its timbered buildings set along a river. While the flavors here are mixed between France and Germany, Strasbourg can’t help but be a little confused about its identity. [...]