Stopping off in Lyon for just a couple of nights on our way to Austria, we were pleasantly surprised by this quiet city. Enjoying summer vacations like the rest of France and Spain, we found many shops to be closed in Lyon. That just added to the quiet appeal. After arriving and finally settling in … Continue reading
As you have no doubt noticed in the theme of our posts, our trip has had a large focus on wine and food. Being the foodies we are, it’s only natural that this be the case. As we found ourselves back in France, we were excited to continue the wine exploring especially as we traveled … Continue reading
Our first stop in France after our leaving Spain, Avignon proved on easy transition from the relaxed nature of Girona as it shared much the same attitude. Originally a sleepy port city Avignon grew to prominence during the 14th century with the construction of the Palace of the Pope, and its new role as the … Continue reading
Just north of Barcelona, deep in the heart of Catalonia is the small city of Girona. Rich with history, it also has a few surprises that you may not hear about until arriving. One such surprise,a and my favorite part about our three days there, was the abundance of great restaurants. Having just left Barcelona … Continue reading
After enjoying Barcelona’s urban playground, Girona provides a complete about-face. Girona holds a reputation as a city bursting with historic, well preserved architecture and a rich Catalan culture. As we came to know the city it did not disappoint. Arriving into our bed and breakfast at Bells Oficis, a five bedroom B&B with extremely helpful … Continue reading
