Exactly five months after arriving in France, this morning we left Paris to get our ferry from Calais. It feels strange to be leaving – just when we were getting the hang of some French!

As our boat left, I reflected that I never imagined loving so many parts of France. Everywhere we went had a different, but unique beauty, from stunning snow capped Alps, to the changing colours of the vineyards, the turquoise Mediterranean Sea and the many preserved medieval villages, churches and chateaux.

We have tasted many French wines, breads and cheeses and met some lovely, generous people. Thank you France – I’m sure we will be back.

A bientôt!