San Francisco and Paris are sister cities, and no wonder: each is a city of great beauty. Each is a great city for walking and exploring. In Paris, walking along the Seine, or wandering through the streets of the Left Bank, or exploring the Latin Quarter or Marais or other parts of this great city, [...]
This fairytale medieval castle, located in the heart of the beautiful Dordogne Valley in southwest France, has to be seen and experienced to be appreciated. With approximately 10,000 square feet of habitable space, on 300 hectares of land and four kilometers of river frontage, the interior of the the chateau has been stripped of all [...]
St. Paul de Vence is one of the jewels of the Cote d’Azur, or French Riviera. Known as a haven of the famous, it was frequented by the likes of Yves Montand, Simone Signoret, and Marc Chagall. This beautiful maison has panoramic views of the sea. Close to the village, it is conveniently close to [...]
This lovely country chateau estate, in the Dordogne, is France at its best. The Dordogne River Valley, east of Bordeaux in southwest France, is one of the most beautiful areas in the world. This is a magical region of ancient castles and chateaux, lovely medieval towns, and the beautiful Dordogne River. Set in a country [...]
Oysters galore at the Oyster Bliss Festival in Berkeley, California! The southeast corner of Cedar St. and San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley is home to three outstanding businesses: Cafe Fanny, a small French cafe started by Alice Waters, the founder of Chez Panisse, one of the most outstanding French restaurants in the world; Acme Bread, [...]
This chateau for sale in France in the Dordogne River Valley commands great views over the surrounding Perigord countryside. The main house has three bedrooms and an indoor pool, and a guest cottage offers a further three bedrooms. Formal gardens surround the chateau, with a countryside of pasture and woods. A beautiful chateau in the [...]