Marseillan, Languedoc, France
Andreina Cordani borrows a bike, and a speedboat – and goes oyster hunting.
The great thing about the little fishing town of Marseillan is that it makes you feel like you’re the only person to have discovered it. I defy you to sit in one of the harbour restaurants, watching the yachts cruise in and out [...]
By Andreina Cordani
Categories Europe, Languedoc-Roussillon
An eye for a bargain
Everyone knows about “antiques”, but in France there are actually many different sources for second-hand goods.
By Emma Killick
Categories Cultural, France, Travel Tips and Secrets
Gastronomy on the go
Toulouse is young and vibrant, in large part due to the University of Toulouse, one of the oldest universities in Europe.
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Food and drink, France, Toulouse
Paris Chic for Children
Paris is magical, obviously. For lovers, for gourmets, shoe shoppers, people watchers and art freaks – but what is less well known is that Paris is also magical for children.
By Maggie Alderson
Categories France, Paris, Travelling with Children
Goddess Gold – Paris, France
France’s Best Charity/Secondhand Shop
Australia has St Vincent de Paul and Britain has Oxfam. In France you’ll be looking for Emmahuis at www.emmahuis.fr.
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, Paris
Goddess Gold – Paris, France
Taking Tea at Mariage Freres, Paris
Expect to queue – we always have. It’s worth the wait…the tea menu is a work of art and you can choose from traditional blends like Darjeeling, to the finest Chinese tea. The French love little cakes and pastries and Mariage Freres has a groaning table of them. For more [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, Paris
Goddess Gold – France
Local Vintage/Junk Sales
Nudge, nudge, wink, wink. Nobody knows about these except the French, but twice a year, locals put on their own neighbourhood sales. June and September are usually the best months to turn up. For details, visit http://www.videgreniers.org
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories France, Goddess Gold
Goddess Gold – Paris, France
An Aussie’s Vintage Clothing Shop
Maria Vrisakis stocks chic babywear, Prada and the best of vintage French in her shop, and speaks Australian (tres bon!) to you too. Nearest Metro is Temple. Visit http://www.marielouisedemonterey.com.
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, Paris
Goddess Gold – Paris, France
It’s the French Japanese Restaurant Street!
Craving noodles or a little ramen? Go to Rue Ste-Anne, where you’ll trip over Japanese visitors looking for the same thing. Nearest Metro is Pyramides. Try Higuma, on the strip at 32 bis, rue Ste-Anne, 1st.
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories Goddess Gold, Paris
Goddess Gold – Corsica, France
Luxury Camping in France
Expect a short walk to a very long (four kilometre) sandy beach and some brilliant local restaurants and cafes at De La Plage. There’s a pizza oven on this glampsite too. A tiny six euros per person, plus around three euros for your tent. Fly to Calvi, and go from there. Visit [...]
By Holiday Goddess Editors
Categories France, Goddess Gold
