Archive for August, 2010

From the Roannais to Pasta, Parmesan, and Prosecco in Italy !

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

Once again, I have to say, it is simply easy by car to get to some beautiful parts of  France, Spain, and Italy from our base in the Roannais, Rhône-Alpes. This time, a fast auto-route with stunning, mountainous views through part of the French and Italian Alps to the north east of Lyon, straight in [...]

The Roannais to Gaudi, Picasso, and Miro in Barcelona ! by Brian Franklin

Friday, August 13th, 2010

The Roannais to Gaudi, Picasso and Miro in Barcelona ! Upward and onward we go on our sensational journey through Barcelona, sampling its myriad exquisite delights – in glorious sunshine from stunning scenery and amazing architecture to gastronomic pleasures and fabulous art. Montjuic, in particular is a spectacular vantage point from which to view the [...]

The Roannais to Barcelona by Brian Franklin

Monday, August 9th, 2010

From the Roannais in the Rhone-Alpes to Barcelona, one of the great Mediterranean cities, is certainly a longish drive. But a magical one, all the same, particularly with visits and stop-overs on the way, such as medieval Carcassonne, and Salvador Dali’s home town of Figueres, as well as his famous house in Port Lligat by [...]