Place Lafayette Marché is Everyone’s Favorite Local Market
Lafayette Marché it is good to see you again! Our first day back and this Saturday morning we headed to the neighborhood market - Lafayette Marché. Although Angers has a huge marché on Place Mail every Saturday, we prefer this smaller market. Like many of the neighborhood markets here in Angers, it serves the ...
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Saint-Germain l’Auxerrois – The Former Royal Parish Church When the Louvre Was the Royal Residence
Saint-Germain l'Auxerrois appears to be a massive church, flanking the majestic bell tower on both sides. At least that was what we first thought! However, that bell tower and its lovely clock, are actually part of the town hall (mairie) for the first arrondissement. [caption id="attachment_5481" align="aligncenter" ...
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Top Hiking Routes in the French Alps
Is hiking in the Alps on your bucket list? Thanks to Molly at Alpine Infusion, for this guest post that explains some of the hiking options we might have! You'll find a variety of hiking options from easy to difficult but one thing is sure, the views will not disappoint! Love the great ...
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My 14 Favorite Books About France
My favorite books about France is such a long list, not to mention limiting myself to only 10! When I decided to write a blog that would share my favorite books, the list quickly got out of hand. I decided I had to limit the list to 10. No doubt, there will be other blogs to follow this one that will focus on books but each ...
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Château de Brissac is a Picturesque Giant of the Loire Valley
Château de Brissac, originally a medieval fortress, bears the name le géant du Val de Loire as it is the highest château in the Loire Valley. It is the current residence of the Duc du Brissac, the 13th duke! The Cossé-Brissac family is one of the oldest in France. [caption id="attachment_5381" ...
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Chauvigny – the Best Made Plans Sometimes Go Awry
Chauvigny was our last stop before leaving the Valley of the Frescoes and returning to the Loire Valley. We had such great plans for the sights we were to see here and the frescoes were only a minor part of those plans. As Robert Burns said, “the best laid schemes of mice and men go oft awry”. Being as it was ...
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Château de Montreuil-Bellay- a Lovely Afternoon Visit
Château de Montreuil-Bellay is privately owned and only 10 miles from Saumur. What a lovely way to spend the afternoon, but being privately owned, only guided tours were allowed. Photography was restricted in many areas. [caption id="attachment_5299" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Entrance to the Château, via the ...
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