Crêpes are Both Yummy to Eat and Fun to Make
This wonderfully easy crêpe recipe was given to me by a French exchange student. The recipe is her mother's and I feel so fortunate to have it to pass on to anyone wishing to learn how to make crêpes. (If you want to make the savory Galette Normande version to serve as the main course, look here. ) [caption ...
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Château de Chinon – French Castles of the Loire Valley
Read my story in French » Château de Chinon is perched majestically above the Vienne River and if you want a truly spectacular view then I suggest visiting the little park just across the river from the Château before you cross the main bridge into town. Late afternoon with the sun shining on the Château is truly ...
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Brancion- a Hidden Gem in the Heart of Southern Burgundy
Read my story in French » Brancion is in the heart of southern Burgundy. In addition, it is an easy drive from Saint- Gengoux , Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Mâcon, Taizé or Cluny . The idea of visiting an authentic medieval village filled us with anticipation as we drove up to Brancion. For the most part, we cycled to ...
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Saint Malo
Read my story in French » Come visit the Breton Coastal Medieval Fortified City of Saint-Malo The old town of Saint-Malo is a great example of a fortified citadel. Walking around the top of city wall when we first arrived gave us an overview (or aerial view) of the walled city. In the 17th century, attacks from ...
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Reims Cathedral of Notre-Dame
Read my story in French » Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims ( Reims Cathedral ) Reims Cathedral, long the coronation site of French kings, dates back to 496.A.D. Well, at least the site where the cathedral sets dates to 496. Prior to the cathedral, Roman-Gallo baths were located on this site. Notre-Dame de Reims ...
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Lovely Nancy France is Known for its World Heritage Sites
Read my story in French » Nancy France is one of more than 20 sites in France that has been designated a world heritage center by UNESCO. Place Stanislav and its 18th century buildings was the highlight of our visit to this Art Nouveau decorated city. Storm clouds rolled through the skies the whole day be we stayed fairly ...
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Historic Paris Cafés to Enhance Your Visit
Read my story in French » Historic Paris Cafés needs to be an integral part of any visit to Paris. These cafés in Paris are rich in history so I've shared just a bit of the history of each one. Through the decades Parisians and non-Parisians alike have used cafés as an extension of their home, writing treatises, ...
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