4 articles tagged with france travel
The first time I ducked into a traboule in Lyon's Vieux Lyon (Old Town), I felt like I'd discovered a secret portal to the Renaissance. These hidden passageways—originally built to allow silk workers quick access to the river—now serve as...
There's something about viewing a destination from the cockpit that gives you perspective. But Strasbourg's charms can't be fully appreciated at 30,000 feet—they must be savored at ground level, one bite at a time. As a pilot who's traversed continents,...
Standing amid the autumn-gilded vineyards of Saint-Émilion, watching the morning mist retreat across rows of Merlot vines, I was reminded why Bordeaux has captivated wine enthusiasts for centuries. The region's terroir tells a story that began long before our modern...
Five years ago, I pedaled through Toulouse on what would become a life-changing cycling journey across France. Back then, I rushed through, ticking off the major sights before heading south toward the Pyrenees. Now, having traded Halifax's corporate catering world...