Why Royaumont Abbey is a Great Side Trip
With Chantilly slipping away behind us and the cathedral at Beauvais on our minds, Royaumont Abbey wasn't even a considered destination point. In fact, we didn't even realize it existed but when we saw its quaint sign pointing down a small road that made its way through a tunnel of trees, I had to turn the car ...
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Lovely Languedoc
One of my favorite books is Kate Moss's Citadel which is set in the Languedoc-Rousilliion Region of France. It is the third in a trilogy which also includes Labyrinth and Sepulchre. Once I had read these books I was drawn to learn more about Carcasonne, its medieval fortress and this particular part of France. Fortified by ...
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Rouen Cathedral : Cathédrale de Notre-Dame
Did you know that Monet captured the Rouen Cathedral on canvas in a series of 28 paintings! Each painting shows the facade at a different time of day and although the paintings are scattered all over the world, you can see them online at the Rouen Parish website. The Cathedrale de Notre Dame is the tallest cathedral in ...
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Pointe du Hoc
Located between the two landing beaches of Omaha and Utah, the Pointe du Hoc was an observation post armed by the Germans in France during World War II. It was thought to be the most dangerous post with regards to the Americans’ plans to invade via the beaches. [caption id="attachment_841" align="aligncenter" ...
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Saintes- a Fascinating Gallo Roman town filled with amazing history
Read my story in French » The Gallo- Roman town of Saintes which dates back over 2000 years is the capitol of the Santoigne Department in the Poitou-Charentes (now the Nouvelle Aquitane). This delightful town is easy to navigate on foot. I parked my car in one of the numerous car-parks and walked everywhere. My B&B ...
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Poitou-Charentes Region Is Now the Nouvelle-Aquataine But its Beauty Has Not Changed!
The former Poitou-Charentes Region of France lies on the western side of France, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. This is now the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. In this predominantly rural region you will find remains of the Romans and Gauls who once inhabited this part of France. Having the mildest climate in ...
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Entranced by Lovely River Views Charming Chalon-sur-Saone Did Not Disappoint
Read my story in French » Chalon-sur-Saône (Chalon on the Saône) is a located on the River Saône in the southern Burgundy Region. This area of the wine region is famous for wines such as Givry, Mercurey, Montagny and our favorite, Rully. I arrived in Chalon-sur-Saône jet lagged and hungry as the breakfast croissant ...
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