Visiting Aix-en-Provence in the Fall in Aix has an almost a dreamy feeling to it. Yes, I realize that’s a bit corny but I’m not sure how else to describe it. As much as I appreciate the uniqueness of all the seasons, Autumn is my favorite. The intense summer heat gently gives way to more …
Just like you, I absolutely love to travel and immerse myself as much as possible in the culture of the cities that I visit. For example, my husband and I took a vacation to St. Petersburg, Russia a few years back with our two daughters. It was our first time to the country and a …
Recorded history of Aix-en-Provence spans more than two millennium, which makes a guided tour in this beautiful southern France village a delightful stroll through the centuries. Founded in 122BC by Caius Sextius Calvinus, a Roman consul, Aix-en-Provence was first known as Aquae Sextiae with its natural warm thermal water springs serving as a grand spa …
Winter walking tours of Aix-en-Provence are super fun. I took this picture of a frozen Fontaine de la Rotonde a few years ago. Temperatures had fallen into minus Celsius range for several weeks in a row, causing the normally cascading water display of the city’s most recognizable fountain to freeze solid. Many people may not …
The TGV system in France is wonderful, enabling rapid access to and from many destinations within the country. Operated by national rail provider SNCF, the trains travel at speeds reaching up to 180 kilometers per hour and yet are whisper silent for passengers as they relax while watching the vibrant colors of the countryside zip …
