Love & Passport

My journey to residency in France actually began in 1997 when I left Canada at the age of 21 to spend a year as an au pair in Caen. I learned a lot that year: about the French language, the culture and the history, and I also learned a lot about myself. I learned that I loved […]

The busy and très gourmet Fête du Ventre, meaning the Festival of the Stomach, is the must see-taste-do event of the Norman region. Vendors, farmers and local producers from around Normandy gather in the centre of Rouen, surrounding the Vieux Marche, to share and sell their gastronomic delights. Hosted by la Ville de Rouen, the […]

It’s been about 15 years since I’ve seen the sea in Normandy, so a brief escape from Rouen, a breath of fresh salty air, a long walk and a quaint village was exactly what was needed to soothe my soul last Sunday. Good company, a picnic and even a stop at a castle made for […]

Like every country, France has it’s own brand of street art. There are hidden gems around every corner and in unsuspecting places you can find fantastic colour and fascinating designs reflecting the local talent and culture. Here are a few of my recent finds from Rouen & Paris.                […]

1. Learn to make macarons at Faites-le-vous-même. 2. Climb the Gros Horloge for an amazing view of the city & river. 3. Drink beer on a terrace at Vieux Marché and watch the people. 4. Take French lessons at French in Normandy. 5. Browse the Cathedrale Notre Dame, of course! 6. Picnic at Jardines des […]