Menton
Menton France has been calling me ever since I first saw photos of their annual Lemon Festival which takes place the end of February every year. If you are in Menton in the summer, they also have a music festival every August that has been going on since 1950: the French Chamber Opera Festival. [caption ...
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Château d’Ussé is a Fairy Tale Castle
Château d’Ussé quickly became one of my favorite château. Another favorite, Château d’Azay le Rideau , is also found on the River Indre. Unlike Château d’Azay le Rideau which sets in the middle of the River Indre, the Château d'Ussé is adjacent to the river. It is so close to the narrow winding road which ...
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Château de Montsoreau
The Loire River is literally on the front steps of the Château de Montsoreau which dates from the 11th century. What a majestic setting! Villandry may have its gardens but Montsoreau has the beautiful Loire River. In fact, it is so close to the Loire that it actually has its feet in the water – that is to say, it has ...
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Arles Provence Van Gogh
Come experience Arles Provence and Van Gogh through the eyes of Linda, one of our readers: One of the most memorable towns in Provence for me is Arles. I am a great fan of Vincent Van Gogh. In Arles you can pick up a walking tour map at the visitor’s center and tour the ten reproductions on easels depicting the actual ...
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Paris Botanical Gardens
The Paris Botanical Gardens, Jardin des Plantes, is almost 375 years old. I have to just stand in awe of it because of its age alone. I do well to get my lavender to live from one year to the next. However, plants in the Paris Botanical Gardens have been around for centuries. I came in search of Jardin des Plantes ...
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Puy du Fou is Great Fun for All Ages
Puy du Fou was one of the main excursions our French immersion class from Angers participated in. Puy du Fou is a theme park in the Vendée Department of western France. There are historical shows in the evening and by day you can visit three separate areas: a medieval city, 18th century village and a 1900s town square. Puy ...
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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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