Sunday 16 June 2013 As I wake up I have one of those moments where I have no idea where I am – what country? what area? what hotel? It… [Continue Reading]
Category: Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Brittany, Burgundy and Singapore – May to June 2013
Paris – Dubai – Singapore
Friday 14 June 2013 Today is all about being on the move: Checkout Fill up the tank (more complicated than it sounds) Drop off hire car (much complicated than it… [Continue Reading]
The last lunch …
Thursday 13 June 2013 Alas today is our last day in Burgundy. We decided this morning that we would pull the pin this afternoon and do the long drive back… [Continue Reading]
L’Imaginarium, Domaine Comte Senard, Domaine Bruno Colin and Domaine Simon Bize & Fils
Wednesday 12 June 2013 Big day today, Jill has organised a jam packed itinerary. Luckily, all we have to do is be ready when Jills tells us and do what… [Continue Reading]
Domaine P Dubreuil-Fontaine and Ma Cuisine
Tuesday 12 June 2013 Buttery croissants, luscious jams, crusty baguette … ummm breakfast heaven… must try harder to resist tomorrow. This morning we are off to Domaine P Dubreuil-Fontaine in… [Continue Reading]
Jean Claude Boisset, La Chambolle and Domaine Comte de Vogue
Monday 10 June 2013 We get a good nights sleep in preparation for what is going to be an epic week of fine wine and delicious meals. It all starts… [Continue Reading]
Back to Burgundy
Sunday 09 June 2013 I must say that it is certainly quiet at Hotel St Michel at night, cause it is completely isolated in the forest that surrounds Chateau Chambord…. [Continue Reading]
Blois and Chambord
Saturday 8 June 2013 Tomorrow we are expected in Burgundy. Today and tomorrow we are going to drive across France in two short legs (5 hours each). After much deliberation… [Continue Reading]
Mount Saint Michel
Friday 7 June 2013 I’m not normally one for big name tourist attractions as they tend to be overcrowded and generally disappointing. But Mount Saint Michel is just an hour’s… [Continue Reading]
Le Coquillage Restaurant
Thursday 6 June 2013 Today is a belated birthday treat from Janet, she has made a reservation at restaurant Le Coquillage in the Le Chateau Richeux Hotel. A beautiful renovated… [Continue Reading]