Wednesday 10 September 2008

Poubelle, ma belle

Just back from a fleeting trip to La Rochelle and île de Ré and neither disappointed in themselves, though my memory of them is now somewhat tarnished. I managed to raise a glass to dear old Raymond Rohou and soaked up the history and atmosphere of these Atlantic Coast gems. Particularly impressive was the harbour town of Saint-Martin on île de Ré – it's very pretty.

That my female companion decided I was good for the old poubelle upon our return suggests that either the sea air or the voluminous portions of seafood and wine she found ample room for sent her quite mad.

To cheer me up, I'd love to hear about places in France that you have especially fond memories of.

Meanwhile, the new issue of French Magazine is on sale in a good newsagent near you or by subscription here.

Highlights include guides to Albi, Amiens and the Wellington Quarry in Arras plus a look at Eco-Tourism in France. There's also the chance to win a fabulously indulgent break at Raymond Blanc's Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons.

2 comments:

Kolley Kibber said...

Bordeaux for me, every time. This is what cities were MEANT to be like. And it's where I ate the best steak tartare of my life - one of those meals you eat in complete silence, as you're so engrossed in the food.

I'd be there now, if I didn't have a living to earn. Tant pis.

Nice blog, by the way.

Justin said...

Thanks ISBW.

I agree, Bordeaux is quite something. Once the whole riverside bit is done up, its transformation will be complete. Even the trams are swoonsome...