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  Day 3412 (Monday) 12th October 2026. This is Eze bord de mer taken from Eze Village and this is Peillon. It was lovely and sunny again this morning and I enjoyed a few hours sunbathing. It cools down quite a lot in the evening but it’s still lovely. 12 French recipes to make this Autumn A selection of cosy dishes from my kitchen in Brittany I like to believe the French repertoire was built for the autumn season. Long meat braises, crisp apples from the orchards, mushrooms from the market stalls, a pot simmering all afternoon while the rain comes down outside: for me, this is France, and especially Brittany at its best. Here’s my selection from the blog of the 12 french recipes you should make this autumn: from a buttery onion quiche starter to an invisible apple cake that (literally) disappears before your eyes. Starter Caramelised Onion Tart.   This is a autumn classic from the Alsace Region, with a buttery, crisp crust and a rich caramelised-onion custard filling – so good...
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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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