I don't have to tell you, Parisian Spring reader, that I'm in love with Paris. It's pretty obvious. But sometimes I forget to say just how much I love the rest of France, too. In fact, my first French experience wasn't in Paris at all, it was in Cannes. The second time I lived in France I was also in the south, and during that five month stay I didn't even bother to go up to the capital. I'm not really ready to admit it right here, right now, but it's possible that there are parts of France that I actually prefer to Paris. To prove it, I recently wrote an article about some of those places. Check it out, and let me know what you think. Did I leave out any of your favorites?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Beyond Paris
I don't have to tell you, Parisian Spring reader, that I'm in love with Paris. It's pretty obvious. But sometimes I forget to say just how much I love the rest of France, too. In fact, my first French experience wasn't in Paris at all, it was in Cannes. The second time I lived in France I was also in the south, and during that five month stay I didn't even bother to go up to the capital. I'm not really ready to admit it right here, right now, but it's possible that there are parts of France that I actually prefer to Paris. To prove it, I recently wrote an article about some of those places. Check it out, and let me know what you think. Did I leave out any of your favorites?
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i never would have guessed u like Paris but I do love Bordeaux!
@Matt, crazy isn't it? Ah yes, Bordeaux. I've been meaning to see it since forever.
Greetings! Have you heard about Peterman's Eye Travel? J. Peterman wrote about Paris today and I thought I'd share....his community is a wonderful place for curious minds!
http://www.petermanseye.com/travel/gossip-history/623-paris-in-the-twenties
Cheers!
I was lucky enough to visit the Charentes Maritime region on my last trip, La Tremblade, Royan, Mornac-sur-Seudre, and climb to the top of the lighthouse, Le Phare de la Coubre -- so very different from Paris, and so wonderful! I wish I could have stayed longer.
@Tina, Thanks for the tip! I love discovering new, interesting blogs to read.
@Karen, Now there's another part of France I haven't been to. Haven't even heard of those cities (villages?) you mentioned. I'm continually amazed at how many things there are to see and do in France.
I just got back from Lille, where I took advantage of having a little Renault to cruise around the country side (and into Belgium a little bit).
It was interesting to be in Lille, as it is something like I imagine Brussel and Paris' love child to be like - Parisian in it's architecture and layout, but Brusselian in its love of beer and shiny glass buildings (which would never, ever, be allowed in the heart of Paris).
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