We recently took a short trip to Brioude

We recently took a short trip to Brioude, a charming town nestled in the Haute-Loire region of south-central France. With roots tracing back to Roman times—when it was known as Brivas—Brioude has long been a place of historical significance. Its crowning jewel is the...

Usson

Tucked away in the Auvergne hills, Usson greeted us with charm and a touch of drama. The village, perched high and proud, was undeniably pretty—its stone houses clinging to the hillside, narrow lanes winding like ribbons between them, and views that stretched...

Dinosaurs

Our visit to Paleopolis in Gannat, France was more than just a family outing—it felt like stepping into a time capsule that transported us millions of years into the past. Gannat, nestled in the Allier department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, is not only a charming town...

The Charolais: France’s Iconic White Beef Cattle

Nestled in the rolling hills of Burgundy, France, lies the heartland of one of the world’s most renowned beef cattle breeds: the Charolais. If you’ve recently wandered through the charming towns of Charolles, Paray-le-Monial, or Montceau-les-Mines, you’ve walked in...

A Weekend in Charolles: History, Charm, and the Humble 2CV

Our recent stop in Charolles, a picturesque town nestled in the heart of Burgundy, France, was one of those unexpected delights that make travel so rewarding. We arrived just as the summer light was softening the edges of the old stone buildings, and the town welcomed...