Saint-Aignan- Medieval Frescoes Plus a Renaissance Château
We made a brief stop in Saint-Aignan several years back to see the medieval frescoes in the Collegiate Church of Saint-Aignan. I re-discovered these photos while searching for another photo over the holidays so I decided to share them in a brief post. This is a lovely little town with cobblestone streets. Saturday is a good ...
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Blenheim Palace and Christmas Market
Blenheim Palace Christmas market and Christmas displays really put us all in the Christmas spirit! Where to begin? The market? The amazing displays inside? Oh, but wait…… Blenheim Palace isn’t even in France so what’s going on? Where is the connection with France? [caption id="attachment_6151" ...
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Best 5 Places to Ski in France This Year
The best 5 places to ski in France this year is brought to you by Alps2Alps. I am delighted to welcome them for this guest blogpost: The French Alps is one of the most beautiful skiing destinations in the world. Pristine snow, luxury chalets and a rich Alpine culture, what’s not to love? We are spoilt for choice ...
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Holocaust Memorial Tucked Away in a Quiet Garden of the Marais
Read my story in French » Sometimes a surprising find presents itself in the most unlikely of places. I would not have wandered down rue Eginhard had someone not made the suggestion. I certainly would not have expected to find a holocaust memorial in this hidden lovely setting. As you can see from the photo, there does ...
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Gobelins – Historic Tapestries in an Historic Manufactory
Gobelins tapestries first captured my attention when we spent one Christmas holiday in Bruges. I wanted a memorable and useful souvenir of our visit and decided on a crossbody purse with an historic weave design. Every time I carry it the memories of that snowy Christmas holiday return, so it is truly a treasure. However, ...
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Charité – A Mother’s Love in Action
Charité, the bas-relief found on the side of the Hôtel de Carnavelet, has long captivated my attention. As it occupies an otherwise empty wall at 48 rue de Sévigné, I wondered why it was there. Was it part of the original building? The more times I passed by the more curious I became as to it history. I definitely love ...
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7000 Animals March Through the Gallery of Evolution in Paris
The Gallery of Evolution (Grande Galerie de l’Evolution) is one of several museums that are part of the National Museum of Natural History in Paris. All are located within the Jardins des Plantes. The National Museum of Natural History has 14 sites scattered across France. A Peek Inside the Gallery We found it to be a ...
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