Sophie and Jack's romantic Paris itinerary from the book Toy Boy
Sophie is a 35-year-old lawyer, single. When she was younger, she made a pact with her friends that if one of them came...
Paris for Advanced Travelers – 5 Reasons to Return to the City of Lights
Not long ago, I created an article called Paris for Beginners, which is a kind of guide for all those who are coming to Paris for the first time and don't know where to start...
St. Peter Port – A travel itinerary following Victor Hugo, his books and poems
Victor Hugo was forced to flee France in December 1851 because he was one of the most ardent political opponents of Emperor Napoleon III. Initially, Victor fled...
15 parks, gardens and forests in Paris that you must see
Which Parisian park would you like to visit on your next trip? If you have previously spent a week in Paris and as a result, you too have no doubt that Victor...
The Ghosts of Paris
I was once asked if I were a superhero, what special trait or power would I want to have? At first I said of course I...
Victor Hugo's Paris itinerary (following his life and great books)
Victor Hugo (1802-1885) was much more than a writer. He was one of the pioneers of the Romantic style, a poet, a social activist, a philanthropist, a politician, and of course a lover...
Ranelagh Garden – A tour of a green sculpture garden, a paradise where time stands still
The Marmottan Monet Museum is located on the western edge of Ranelagh Garden. On my way to the museum, I always stop by the statue of Le...
Victor Hugo Boulangerie – If there is no bread in Guernsey, eat cakes
I wrote about Guernsey's wonderful food in a previous post and I will write about it a lot more. There is no doubt that the island is blessed with an abundance of fish, fruit...
“My dear madman, I love you!” – Victor Hugo’s Great Love
He was “Toto” to her, a great poet, writer, and philanthropist. She was “Jojo” to him, a poor actress who became the love of his life. From the beginning of the relationship...
Victor Hugo Celebrations in Guernsey – April 2016
Like all good things, it happened unexpectedly. After I returned from lunch, I discovered the main newspaper on my desk...
Life on a deserted island or how I came to love Guernsey
Since I moved to Guernsey in early February 2016, I have received quite a few requests to tell you a little about life on this island...
Recommended patisseries in Paris – Hugo and Victor
Hugo and Victor are childhood friends who grew up together in the South of France. A few years ago, the two began dreaming of a culinary venture that would bring them together...