Tuesday, April 17, 2012

60 Million Years in 45 Minutes............In Provence

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Discovered in 1902 during quarrying, the Thouzon Grottos remained intact thanks to its immediate preservation. Hidden Splendors of our plane...
Friday, April 6, 2012

One Of The Best Places You've Never Heard Of...

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At the end of May I am off for 2 weeks to visit and explore an area of France that most tourists have never heard of and yet it is one of th...
Monday, April 2, 2012

Dreaming Of France...............

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Benjamin Franklin once remarked: “Every civilized person has two homelands, and France is always one of them.” So, next time in France, yo...

Electric Bikes To Rent in Provence

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The weather was gorgeous in Provence last weekend (my friends in Avignon told me this morning). That weekend was the launch  for Sun-e-Bikes...
Thursday, March 29, 2012

Les Landes - Unknown Region To American Tourists..But OH!

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One of France’s regions that I have fallen in love with over the last couple of years is Aquitaine. Bordered by Bordeaux on the north and Bi...
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Friday, March 23, 2012

True Oysters in Paris That Are Not Farmed

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70% of oysters served in France are farm raised along the French coast and as good as they are, its the true ocean grown, wild oysters of th...
Monday, March 19, 2012

The Trendiest Desset In Paris Done Right.......

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Every Paris restaurant these days does Le Café Gourmand. While it seems to be a fixture on every single menu , along with the ubiquitous wa...
Monday, March 12, 2012

The Green Venice of France - One of Europes best-Kept secrets

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34 Miles from la Rochelle ( 3 hours by TGV from Paris) is an area known as - Marais Poitevin( Venise-Verte) - GreenVenice is a wetland wond...
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Friday, March 9, 2012

I Miss My Morning Cafe Creme....(also known as cafe au lait)

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"It was a pleasant cafe, warm and clean and friendly, and I hung up my old water-proof on the coat rack to dry and put my worn and wea...
Thursday, March 8, 2012

Paris Cocktails With A View

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Looking for a hip new bar in paris? check out la vue, with exactly that- a great view of the city. the place boasts hip djs, a funky menu, a...
Monday, March 5, 2012

Avignon - Across The River, What A Find!

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Just across the river in Avignon, home to the Palias des Papes, on the side called Villeneuve-les-Avignon is a find that seemes to be missed...
Tuesday, February 28, 2012

A Secret Paris Market...Well,..... Maybe Only to Us Tourists

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If you enjoy the Marais and are a history buff or a market troll, you must take the time to discover the oldest market in Paris : le Marché ...
Monday, February 27, 2012

Interpreting the French face - Who Says The French Don't Have A Sense of Humor?

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The French face is what hands are to the Italians. It stretches and twists to express a wide range of expressions and emotions with the sam...
Friday, February 24, 2012

Mining The Arts - My Favorite Place in Provence Reopens

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The Cathedral of Images near Les Baux de Provence has been closed for a year. Now it's reopening on 30 March with a new name, the Quarri...
Thursday, February 16, 2012

A unique way to discover the Mont Saint Michel!

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For something different in seeing Mont St Michel, how about a 2-3 hour walk to the Mont Saint Michel from the mainland?. You will have the ...
Friday, February 3, 2012

An Instant Italy Just Over The French Border....

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The French Riviera - Many people may not be aware of this, but Italy is just round the corner from the French Riviera… Just 30 minutes or so...
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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

A Tip When Eating In Paris - Do Like The French Do!

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It's the law, in France that cafes,restaurants and bakeries, particularly bakeries when it comes to bread/pain, the government sets the ...
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Friday, January 20, 2012

Hermes On Sale? OUI!

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Those in-the-know know that Hermes has a semi-annual sale , off site, twice a year with exceptional prices. This year, as in the past few y...

Pop Goes The Garden

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one of the cutest souvenirs i've seen in a while- a simple little card that pops up, holding a sachet of grass to water....letting you ...
Thursday, January 12, 2012

Mont Saint Michel - Major Change

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Once upon a time, the Mont Saint-Michel was to become an island again. The building of a lightweight bridge replacing the actual causeway is...
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Everything is coming up roses at Au Nom de la Rose.

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I love Paris flower shops and my favorite store or stores in Paris is the Au Nom de la Rose, a shop that specializes in everything roses.. ...
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Thursday, January 5, 2012

An American Flag Flies Daily In Paris For A French-American Hero

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The Cimetière de Picpus has to be one of the most tranquil outdoor spaces in Paris. When strolling through the grounds, you have a sense of ...
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Domaine de Capelongue - Hidden In the Provence Luberon Valley Hillside

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In the Luberon, many restaurants, hotels and resorts close the weekend after Armistice Day on November 11 and the valley hibernates — a chi...
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Sunday Market in France - Olives Galore!

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( The olive lady at the L'isle sur la sorgue Sunday market in Provence.) I love all types of French outdoor markets and my favorite boo...
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Glass floor for Eiffel Tower - 2013

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The Eiffel Tower is about to provide its visitors with a step into dizzying suspension. Soon visitors to the first level will look straight ...
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Thursday, December 22, 2011

TV Commerical As Only The French Can Do It!

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This Dior commercial, with Charlize Theron, Greta Garbo, Grace Kelly and Marilyn Monroe was directed by Oscar-winning French director Jean-...
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2011 Christmas Windows at Galeries Lafayette

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The cities departments stores have window displays not only for children, but for adults.
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Ambassade d'Auvergne - Paris Comfort Food At It's Best

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I have many favorite comfort food restaurants I love in Paris and one of my all time favorites ( I desperately hope it never changes) is the...
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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

The Rebirth Of a Great Paris Hotel - Hotel de Crillon

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http://www.crillon.com/  - For Romantic adults only http://www.crillon.com/#video/children   - For Children Only! Paris has 6 Grand Dame H...
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Friday, December 16, 2011

France's Hidden Coast - Billowy Dunes, Briny Oysters and Easy, Unpretentious Charms

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I just returned from a week at Cap Ferret, NO that’s not Cap Ferrat on the French Riviera ( a place of pop legends, Ferraris and Prada shops...