Monthly Archives: July 2010

July 30, 2010

Get lost in trompe l’oeil street art around Lyon city centre

We read a lot of blogs throughout the week and since meeting Mark from UK Street Art we’ve been reading his blog regularly and have been inspired to write a post about urban art. Unlike previous posts we’ve written about art in galleries and museums, this post is all... [Read more]

July 28, 2010

Declare your love with a ‘Love Padlock’ in Cologne

Crossing Germany’s river Rhine is the Hohenzollernbrücke Bridge, which connects the Western side of Cologne with the Eastern city center. This colossal structure originally served as both a railway and vehicle bridge but after it’s destruction in 1945, and subsequent... [Read more]

July 26, 2010

Make Mine a Moules

We have a lovely guest post from the fantastic mummy blogger Eva who writes the Nixd Minx blog who has kindly shared her recent trip to France with us. France is a vast and varied country and it’s worth taking time to get to know the regions but all too often we overlook the... [Read more]

July 22, 2010

Enjoy local culture in Place de l’Hôtel de Ville

Built way back in the 17th Century in a classical style, the Hôtel de Ville in the centre of Aix en Provence is fit for the front of a pretty postcard. Originally built as a town hall for the local mayor, the building now houses various antique woodwork and crafted pieces such as... [Read more]

July 20, 2010

Admire the amazing panoramic views and stunning gardens of Avignon

At the edge of Avignon’s walled city lays a large rocky hill called Mont Andaon. Located at the edge of the city on the bend of the river, Mont Andaon is home to Fort Saint André which is perfectly situated with clear views across the city and along the river Rhône in both... [Read more]