Learning in the Luscious Luberon
THINGS TO LOVE ABOUT THE LUBERON (appeared in Travel World International) 2017 The Luberon area of Provence is known for its hilltop towns, lavender fields and its colorful bounty - …
LUTETIA: the biography of an hotel (appeared in the Toronto Star)
In France writer Pierre Assouline is a literary star. He has a weekly column in the daily paper, LeMonde where he also writes the most popular literary blog in France. He has published…
CHATEAU LYNCH-BAGES
Savouring the Bordeaux Culture of Wine In the tasting room of the Bordeaux winery, Chateau Lynch-Bages, I raised my glass, noted the dark brick colour of the wine and inhaled…
“Corsica, that’s in Sicily, isn’t it?”
Not true, but my well-traveled friend’s mistake is typical. Few North Americans know much about Corsica and most have strong misconceptions about this Mediterranean island that is much closer…
DREYFUS SPEAKS
(a version appeared in Maclean's Magazine) Paris.... Charles Dreyfus, in his mid-80's, carries his famous name with dignity and his tall frame with military bearing, as he continues to be…