Gordes looks spectacular as it tumbles down the hillside towards the Luberon Valley. The houses and hotels appear well-kept and largely unspoilt with clumps of trees and the occasional swimm… Read More
Perched on a narrow rocky outcrop, the magnificent castle of Queribus stands at an altitude of 728 metres. The castle was first mentioned in 1020 as part of the County of Besalù, then… Read More
Salvador Dali called Perpignan’s station “the centre of the world” and for a few days it was the centre of my world as I caught the train from here to Villefranche-de-Confl… Read More
I first saw this magnificent fortress from the train and I was delighted when the train stopped at a nearby station, which meant I could easily visit the castle on public transport. The reas… Read More
Extract from the book ‘Travels through History : France” available here
Gordes looks spectacular as it tumbles down the hillside towards the Luberon Valley. The houses and hotels… Read More
Here at ConnollyCove, we love all literature. Continue reading to discover the life and success of the Irish author: Samuel Beckett.
Beckett: The Irish Author’s Life
The Samuel Beckett… Read More
I have written six books about the history of places I have travelled to. If you are interested in history and / or travel then you should check out these books. I travel because my own fath… Read More
I have written six books about the history of places I have travelled to. If you are interested in history and / or travel then you should check out these books. I travel because my own fath… Read More
I have written six books about the history of places I have travelled to. If you are interested in history and / or travel then you should check out these books. I travel because my own fath… Read More
Provence, in France, is famous for its rolling hills, purple lavender fields, and enchanting hilltop villages. But there’s a lesser-known area of Provence which is beautiful: the Ochre… Read More
French Gastronomy
The first culinary nation in the world, France is recognized worldwide for its gastronomy and its art of living. French luxury is intimately linked to its culinary art. Mor… Read More