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Pauillac one-hour walking tour #2, France

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Tristane de la Presle

My first walking tour around Château Cordeillan-Bages sparked my desire to take another walk on the wildside – this time towards the Gironde (the longest navigable estuary in Western Europe). Heading out of the hotel, cross the mythical Route des Châteaux leading to Bordeaux (N2S: … Continue reading →

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Saint-Emilion, France

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Tristane de la Presle

I had not visited this UNESCO city overlooking a sea of vineyards in 17 years and held memories of multi-lingual menus and tourists. When we returned on a recent Sunday, I was happy to find delights beyond the extreme number of wine shops that had … Continue reading →

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NY from new heights

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Tristane de la Presle

Each time I travel to NYC, I seem to bring a checklist of must see & do. And this September, my « NY thing » seemed to be terraces. Here are a few finds that I would happily share to enjoy NYC … Continue reading →

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La Co(o)rniche – Pyla-sur-Mer, France

Posted on August 25, 2013 by Tristane de la Presle

How many a day or evening have I dreamt of sharing fun finds and unique experiences with you in the last 3 months since we have relocated to the wine region of Bordeaux? To be honest, I have ceased counting. … Continue reading →

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Tee & lunch in a garden, Paris XVI – France

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Tristane de la Presle

This is one of my favorite hideaways in Paris. A part of the city the majority of parisians have unheard of unless they live on the west side of town or play golf. Voici un de mes endroits préférés à … Continue reading →

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