Janice Croizet Author

Behind the Books

Prunes from Agen

In Dordogne cooking, Agen prunes bring depth and sweetness to both rustic and refined dishes. They…
A wonderful interview to talk about about My Dordogne Life

I’m thrilled to share that I recently sat down for a wonderful interview to talk about My…
Why I Wrote the French Fantastique Series

When I moved to France in 1993, I arrived with an A-level in French but I…
Monbazillac is the Ultimate Sweet Wine

Monbazillac stands as one of the most iconic sweet wine appellations in the world. It is…
Canoeing on the River Vézère

In all the years I have lived in the Dordogne, I have been canoeing on the…
Saint-Jean-de-Côle

Located approximately 20 km northeast of Brantôme, Saint-Jean-de-Côle is officially classified as one of Les Plus Beaux…
Saint-Émilion

Although not strictly in the Dordogne, the world-famous town of Saint-Émilion in the Bordeaux wine region…
Monpazier

Monpazier in the south of the Dordogne is an excellent example of a medieval bastide town.…
The Pearl Girls of Eymet

Back in the late 1800s, the Pearl Girls of Eymet in the Dordogne made funeral wreaths…
Truffle Temptation

Having been in the Dordogne for over 30 years, up until recently I had never actually…