I was named after a town where the mountains meet the sea, so naturally I am enamored by hilly places along the coast. When I first moved to France however, I thought I was a Paris girl through and…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
Of all the remarkable regions in France, Île-de-France has never been on the top of my list. Besides Paris, there wasn’t much that drew me to this region in the heart of the country. Yes, I k…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
Did you know that there’s a small vineyard in the Montmartre neighborhood of Paris? Each year in October, Paris holds a wine festival in honor of the grape harvest and release of the new vintages f…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
Alsace may be the pearl of eastern France, and for good reason, but there are many other cities in le Grand-Est that deserve a chance! Only an hour and a half high-speed train ride from Paris, Nanc…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
I didn’t know much about Prague before visiting besides its reputation as a cheap European travel destination popular with backpackers. Since I was traveling with my family for two weeks, I d…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
One of my favorite things to do while traveling in France is to explore smaller towns. They are often less crowded than the big cities, full of charm and picturesque streets, and it’s often e…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
Easily being able to travel by rail through diverse regions, each with a unique landscape and local culture is one of the multitude of reasons why I love France. In the morning you can sip espresso…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
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
One of the unmissable activities to do in Annecy in the summer is cycling around the lake, especially because this alpine town is bike-friendly. A complete tour around Lake Annecy takes about 3 hou…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
Looking for a sporty hike with panoramic views of Lake Annecy within walking distance of the town? Mont Veyrier is that hike! On my most recent solo trip to Annecy, I spent a day up in the mountain…| Baguettes and Bicyclettes
