Lyon’s most celebrated chef, Paul Bocuse, has several brasseries in Lyon called North, South, East and West across the city. I reserved us a table for dinner at Le Nord, the closest one to our hotel. Walking inside, it…
Lyon – where to stay and eat
Lyon is France’s third largest city and gastronomic capital. Four hours by train from Nice, we travelled in first class for just an extra 2 Euro – a special that SNCF had for the 7.25am train. Ah, first class. Love…
Post cards from Nice, France
Pretty Nice in the South of France, about as pretty as a postcard. Everything is clean and organised – white marble statues sparkle, scooters are parked in neat rows, and everywhere you turn there is a pot of coloured flowers…
Eating out in Nice, France
Some simple rules to follow to ensure you eat well in Nice: Rule number 1: Never eat in the cafes and restaurants around the market area. They are expensive and serve really mediocre food Rule number 2: Do you research…
A great little French Bistro: Le Merenda in Nice
Upon more research, we decided to dine at the renowned Le Merenda in Nice’s old town in the South of France. Owned by Dominique Le Stanc, he gave up his status as a 2-star Michelin chef to buy this tiny bistro to…