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Alex van Terheyden

Journey to Impressionism: A Guide to Visiting Monet's Gardens and Exploring Giverny from Paris

Giverny's charms go far beyond Monet's own land; its old-world French architecture, quaint streets, and the slow pace of country life all...

Alex van Terheyden

I gotta have more Cowbell!

I was reminded of this magnificent comedy sketch bizarrely as I found myself out walking in the South of France on the Plateau de Beille.

Alex van Terheyden

Le Parc aux Bombous - a worthy contender for a place to visit if near Mirepoix and Carcassonne

The Land use in Southwestern France is usually a mix of vineyards, farmland, rural and urban centres but there's a unique place where...

Alex van Terheyden

Medieval Europe perfected for the 21st Century Tourist

Illustrious Historians from our past most likely never studied or cared for the shallow delights of Marketing. Thanks to people like...