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  Day 3411 (Sunday) 11th October 2026.. This is Haute de Cagnes and this is Saint Tropez. It was another lovely sunny day and I’m still wearing summer clothes, loving the sunshine. We went down to Le Phare to enjoy a beer with friends and then we were invited to Achill’s for lunch, which was very nice. As well as being the hunting season it is also the season for looking for mushrooms…   Mushroom foraging in France.   Foraging is a deeply rooted autumnal passion in France, but safety and strict local regulations are vital to ensuring a great experience. France is home to roughly 3,000 mushroom varieties, meaning proper identification, legal awareness, and respectful gathering practices are essential. 1. Master the Golden Rules of Safety • The Pharmacy Check: If you are unsure about any mushroom you have harvested, bring your basket to a local French pharmacy. French pharmacists receive specialised mycology training as part of their degree and provide free identification s...
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  Day 3410 (Saturday) 10th October 2026. This is Cannes   and this is Beaulieu and Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat. We are in the hunting season in France at the moment so here's some information on the rules and regulations… Everything you need to know about hunting in France In France, hunting is designated as a well-regulated leisure activity. Indeed, the more than one million hunting practitioners must follow precise regulations, whether on the weapons used or on hunting methods. A truly passionate world for those who practice it, hunting presents itself in different ways, each having its own ritual and technical peculiarities, not to mention the importance of local implantation. Which type of hunting to choose? A true French passion, hunting currently has many enthusiasts. The practice is carried out in different forms. Alone or in groups, with firearms or quieter weapons such as a hunting bow, each hunter is able to opt for their preferred type of hunting. Note, however, that in a...
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  Day 3409 (Friday) 9th October 2026. Huw found this photo online, it was the sunset last night. 7 Great Reasons to Discover France in Autumn There is a chill in the air, and the trees are turning orange: it is official, autumn is here. It is the season for mushroom picking, incredible golden light, and major, must-see exhibitions... It is also the perfect season to discover France’s finest treasures without the crowds. To savour seasonal produce While summer gives us fresh fruit and vegetables at their sun-kissed best, autumn is a time for cooking up delicious meals and savouring the produce that hasn’t crossed our lips since the previous year. Autumn brings the aroma of freshly picked mushrooms, and the joy of porcini simmering away in a pan with some garlic, or a tasty girolle sauce.   The stalls at the market are creaking under the weight of myriad varieties of squash, the stars of any autumn meal whether served mashed, as a soup, or as a gratin. Autumn is also the perfect...
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