Published on 23 September 2007 in Food and Drink, Travel and Holidays, cheese, food, France, France 2007, holidays
In France, Catherine ate on average 3.2 different cheeses per day. That's a lot of cheese.
Published on 18 September 2007 in Travel and Holidays, Eurostar, France, France 2007, holidays, Paris, railways, trains
Up a big tower, to a former hospital, walking the streets, sitting on a train, emerging bleary eyed on the other side of a tunnel.
Published on 16 September 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, Paris
In which our intrepid tourists see everything in black and white, visit lots of churches, get wet, and drink a nice pint of English ale.
Published on 9 September 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, Paris, railways, SNCF, TGV, trains
It was time to wave goodbye to the south of France, and head to the capital.
Published on 4 September 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
The final day of walking was upon us as we saw streams, hills and a popular lake.
Published on 29 August 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
After a days rest, it was back to the hills again, enjoying the slightly spooky empty hamlet, a big climb, a lovely lake and a long descent.
Published on 25 August 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
With dodgy knees to relax, it was time for a nice, simple, but very beautiful walk along the river. Plus, of course, a quick look at the fantastic Mount Viso.
Published on 18 August 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
With the rain left behind, it was up a hill, then down again to our next stop. Fantastic views, beautiful scenery and... err... painful legs...
Published on 12 August 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
It's day three, and time to leave the Hôtel La Cascade. The Col Fromage beckons, followed by the Col des Estronques. Oh and the pretty village of St-Véran.
Published on 6 August 2007 in Travel and Holidays, France, France 2007, holidays, walking
It's 22 July 2007 and time for the first walk of our walking holiday in the Queyras region of France. This days walk - a circular walk of the hills and lakes around Ceillac.