If it’s glitz, glamor, and star spotting in the stunning snowy mountains in the French Alps you’re after, then Courchevel is the perfect place to go. It’s part of the Les Trois Vallées (The Three Valleys), and is known as the playground of the rich and famous during the winter months. It’s breathtakingly beautiful and... The post Skiing in Courchevel: A Luxury Escape in the Trois Vallées, France (The Celebrity Hideout in the French Alps) appeared first on Life in Rural France.| Life in Rural France
If you’ve never been to Chamonix in winter, it’s one to add to your bucket list. It’s seriously stunning with the ground covered in snow glistening away on the peaks of the mountains in the distance, which is simply magical. This was the stage for the very first Winter Olympics back in 1924, and the... The post Is Chamonix in Winter Really Worth the Hype? Skiing, Scenery, and Secrets of the Gem of the French Alps appeared first on Life in Rural France.| Life in Rural France
Previously: 40 Years in Beer (Book II), Part 76: A boy can dream – about beercycling (and a Requiem for Moose). Authors note: My installments have gotten just a bit out [...]| Roger Baylor
On my fourth and final day in Annecy, I woke up with no plan. I had already checked hiking and cycling off my list of things to do there. The adventurous part of me really wanted to try paragliding…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
