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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Day 3408 (Thursday) 8th October 2026. This is Saint-Jean Cap-Ferrat and this is Coco beach near the old port of Nice. Huw found this photo online this morning - this was the storm over Nice yesterday. All is well in the world again as the sun was shining and the Rade looked as good as usual. After lunch we went for a walk down to the beach and were chuffed to see that they are dismantling the private beach DeliBo - it’ll be gone soon. On the way home we stopped for a coffee in one of the restaurants along the seafront and the waiter’s English was very good. We overheard him saying that he’d lived in Croydon, how do you get from Croydon to Villefranche? Huw couldn't resist and asked him and he was pleased to announce that he had lived in Galway and then London and that he’d travelled to Wales. Here are the rest of the French Customs and Traditions by Andi Fisher. Thursday Carte du Jour Eating out is one of the major expenses of any trip – especially for a foodie like...