Linger in the Languedoc Region for an Authentic South of France Experience

On January 16, 2020January 16, 2020 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn France36 Comments

Slow down and spend a week soaking up southern France

COME FOR THE CULTURE, FOOD MARKETS, FRIENDLY PEOPLE AND COLD ROSÉ WINE

When most people think of the south of France, they conjure the French Riveria or the Côte d’Azur’s dazzling blue waters and strolling promenades in glitzy towns like Cannes and Saint Tropez. But move a little further west from Nice and Marseilles to explore the less touristed region of Languedoc-Roussillon. Stretching along the French coast from Montpelier all the way to the border of Spain. Here life exists like it is supposed to, not to the tune of tourists or catering to travelers. Come experience a lovely slow week in Languedoc. Continue reading “Linger in the Languedoc Region for an Authentic South of France Experience” →

Slow down and spend a week soaking up southern France

COME FOR THE CULTURE, FOOD MARKETS, FRIENDLY PEOPLE AND COLD ROSÉ WINE

Château de Cheverny is the One Your Kids Will Love in the Loire Valley

On December 3, 2019December 19, 2019 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn France18 Comments

Unique Activities and Exhibits Make This French Chateau a Kid-Friendly Classic

SEE THE HUNTING DOGS, TINTIN AND LABYRINTH MAZE

With so many fantastic French châteaus to choose from, how do you pick one that will please all your people? Traveling with teens in tow can prove a challenge, especially when historical sites and big fancy houses don’t always sit at the top of their list. But I’m here to tell you that the Chateau de Cheverny in the Loire Valley of France was a hit for our whole fam. Even our hard to please teens.

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Cruise through the Crowds in Colmar France on a Canal Boat Tour

On October 7, 2019October 7, 2019 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn France16 Comments

Experience the Sweet Charm of Alsace

Cruise past the crowds IN LITTLE VENICE, COLMAR

I’ve had Colmar, France – cute little Alsatian sweetheart – on my must-see list for a while. So when this summer’s grand European road trip from our home in Copenhagen to the south of France had some wiggle room, we added it to the itinerary. Apparently, so did everyone else visiting western Europe this year. Known as the setting inspiration for Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, there is good reason why everyone feels the need to see it for themselves. But how to ditch the masses and circumnavigate the selfie sticks in this pretty little Alsatian sweet spot? Step aboard a canal boat. For twenty-five minutes you are afforded a small-group guided tour of these canals chock full of charm.

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Finding Pink Flamingos in the Camargue, South of France

On August 12, 2019September 5, 2019 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn France30 Comments

Pay a Visit to the Parc Ornithologique du Pont de Gau

Come to the Camargue, she said

In the south of France, the Rhône river delta spreads out wide through reedy marshes, farmland and salt flats before flowing right into the Mediterranean. This region is called the Camargue. At once mythical and medieval, this beautiful area is home to cowboys, gypsies, black bulls, wild white horses and graceful pink flamingos. These are what we came to see. The Ornithological Park at Pont de Gau is a perfect place to experience the unique long-legged and pink feathered fowl up close and personal. Continue reading “Finding Pink Flamingos in the Camargue, South of France” →

STREET ART PARIS Walking Tour | Learn Techniques, Styles and Artists | Oregon Girl Around the World

Take a Walking Tour of Street Art in Paris

On March 3, 2017May 13, 2022 By oregongirlaroundtheworldIn France, Street Art29 Comments

LEARNING THE LANGUAGE OF ART ON THE STREETS

See another side of Paris in the Street Art

I love street art. The democracy of it. The freedom. From simple tagging to large-scale commissioned murals, street art has become a familiar fixture in our modern world. Learning a little more about the techniques, iconography, and motivations of the artists themselves can help give you an understanding of the public art you come across in your own city and on your travels abroad.

Street art is, first of all, the only worldwide movement. I place my artwork in front of you, whether you like it or not, it’s there. You can look at it, it’s free and it’s for everybody.”

And if those travels find you in Paris, I can highly recommend taking one of the Underground Paris walking tours with Street Art Paris. Different tours are offered each focusing on art in specific parts of the city. Lasting about two hours – where you will be walking, talking, looking, and discussing. And if you’ve been listening and engaging, you should come away with a language for reading street art. A street art literacy per se. For Paris. And around the world. As it turns out, this language is fairly universal.

Post updated: May 2018