Tag Archives: France

A stop in Sainte-Marie-du-Mont

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Tony Redmond

On the 69th anniversary of D-Day, I guess it’s appropriate to post about an enjoyable interlude we had this week en route to Cherbourg to catch the Irish Ferries boat back to Ireland. As usual, we had some time to … Continue reading →

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Ferry to St-Tropez; the easiest way to get there during the summer months

Posted on August 5, 2012 by Tony Redmond

If you holiday on the French Riviera during the summer, you’ll know that the road from Ste-Maxime to St-Tropez can be one of life’s miseries as traffic moves at the pace of a diffident snail en route home from a … Continue reading →

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The Citadel of St. Tropez

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Tony Redmond

Most people who visit St. Tropez on the French Riviera probably think about the glamour side of the town – its up-market shops, the restaurants dotted around the port that can charge an extraordinary amount for an ordinary pizza, the yachts … Continue reading →

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New French breathalyzer law

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Tony Redmond

[Updated to reflect changed regulations] Driving in France can present some unique challenges.  Drivers who are new to France who have to transit the massive roundabout at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris receive a rude introduction to some of … Continue reading →

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Climbing the rock: Rocher de Roquebrune

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Tony Redmond

I have passed by the Rocher de Roquebrune frequently ever since my first trip to the South of France in 1981. The Rocher (literally “large rock”) is located close to the village of Roquebrune-sur-Argens in the department of the Var. The … Continue reading →

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Snow in the Var

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Tony Redmond

The French Riviera is usually associated with pictures such as the gentle swaying of palm trees framing the glittering Mediterranean in 30 degrees warmth, with of course those who are deemed to be movers and shakers busily quaffing champagne and telling each … Continue reading →

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Ambling up to Cherbourg

Posted on August 10, 2011 by Tony Redmond

Driving from the Cote d’Azur to Cherbourg is a 1,350km trek over thirteen or so hours behind the wheel, depending of course on the number of “bouchons” (traffic jams) that you encounter on the French autoroute system. To be fair … Continue reading →

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The plight of the mother bat

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Tony Redmond

One of the joys of a house in the country is the wildlife that occasionally make an appearance. Bats are common visitors as they roost under the eaves of the house and behind doors. I haven’t quite worked out what … Continue reading →

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Wandering down through France

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Tony Redmond

It was time to head back from Ireland to France. This time we decided to take the ferry from Rosslare to Roscoff on the basis that the route was shorter and we’d spend less time cooped up on the boat … Continue reading →

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Rugby, weapons, and conferences

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Tony Redmond

Lots has been happening over the past two weeks with trips to Las Vegas to speak at “The Experts Conference” (TEC), Flayosc (south of France) for some vacation, and England for rugby. It’s time to consider some of the incidents … Continue reading →

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