by NormaK I decided to go to Normandy, Bayeux to be exact, to meet our tour guide,Jacques. He was waiting for me at Bayeux train station, complete with a Globe Bleusign with my name on it. I not only wanted to meet him, but also to see thesites where we send our clients on a …
Read moreBAYEUX TAPESTRY, NORMANDY BEACHES, CEMETERIES AND WAR MEMORIALS
by NormaK I decided to go to Normandy, Bayeux to be exact, to meet our tour guide,Jacques. He was waiting for me at Bayeux train station, complete with a Globe Bleusign with my name on it. I not only wanted to meet him, but also to see thesites where we send our clients on a …
Read moreBAYEUX TAPESTRY, NORMANDY BEACHES, CEMETERIES AND WAR MEMORIALS
By BobP We ventured out early today to walk the fabulous cape at St Jean de Cap Ferrat – one of the most exclusive and beautiful spots on the French Riviera. There are walking paths along the rugged coast from Beaulieu to Villefranche that stretch for 14 km. Along the way, one passes the port …
By NormaK The Loire Valley is known for its magnificent castles and wines. Been there, done that! Last weekend, I sought something a little different… Saumur is a beautiful town with a lovely chateau overlooking the Loire River – all built in the chalky white tufastone that is so characteristic of the area. When they were …
by BobP Since Globe Bleu opened its satellite office in the Cote d’Azur this April, we have been exploring the region more intensively. There are three routes à corniche or “roads on a ledge” along the French Riviera – la basse corniche – close to the water’s edge where you can visit lovely seaside villages such as VilleFranche, Saint …
by NormaK It’s not high-end, so Bob may bitch at my posting this, but Sunday was such a glorious day here in Paris that I decided to do something a little different and take a fat tire bike tour of Paris. What a great alternative way to get around Paris, so much easier on the …
Since moving down to the Cote d’Azur and opening our satellite office, one of our favorite pastimes has been discovering the numerous perched villages in the arriere pays (or back country of Provence). Near Nice and Cannes: Tourrettes sur Loup is a beautiful medieval village perched on a narrow spur of land extending from very rocky hills, with the …
Posted by JillA Catching up with our Founder and visiting our new office located between Nice and Monaco is giving me the opportunity to visit some of our favourite offerings in the south of France. One place I could easily settle into for awhile is the Royal Riviera Hotel. It is located off the main roads 10 kilometers north of Nice and 10 …
Read moreTHE ROYAL RIVIERA HOTEL AT THE ENTRANCE TO SAINT-JEAN-CAP-FERRAT
Posted by JillA Being at the new Globe Bleu Cote d’Azur office this week has meant that I unexpectedly could visit Monaco on the Formula 1 weekend and experience some of our Sports program. I know I am confirming the hype, but if you want an amazing F1 experience, then Monaco is the place for it. A …
By BobP We visited the controversial Jeff Koons modern art exhibit in Versailles on September 11th – the day after opening. Apart from a few flamboyant iconoclasts, who appeared thrilled, and several snooty French aristocrats, who disapproved totally, we – along with most of the people there – were totally bemused, yet doing our best …