Square de la Roquette Souvenirs
The Paris Square de la Roquette has a varied and interesting past. Three families have owned this square. The Rocquet de la Tribouille familly, Henry III, the Comte de Cheverny and Germain Teste all have been owners. The Sisters of the Hospital of Notre Dame had both a convent and convalescent home here between 1690 and ...
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French Riviera
To many people, the French Riviera conjures up images of sophisticated socialites, millionaires’ yachts, Ernest Hemingway, Picasso, casinos and even James Bond. Its miles of beautiful beaches, wonderful climate and rich Mediterranean colours have attracted artists and aristocrats. This natural beauty is still there to ...
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Tours France
Located in the western region of the Loire Valley, Tours France does not have a chateau to bring it fame but it is incredibly close to many châteaux with Amboise being only 17minutes away by train and only 27 minutes by car. Saint Gatien Cathedral Tours does have its magnificent Saint-Gatien Cathedral. The Gothic Cathedral ...
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Angers France – My Top 6 reasons to visit
My France blog on Angers France was the beginning of my adventure in Angers’ French immersion program. Come with me as we explore the town and its sculptures, the Château and its amazing Apocalypse Tapestry and other beautiful sites in Angers. What makes Angers France different from other cities in the Loire Valley? ...
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Chantilly is an Easy Day Trip From Paris
Chantilly is an easy day trip (26-45 minutes) from Paris by train and has something to offer for everyone in the family. From the tourist information center you can access a path through the forest that leads you to the Château de Chantilly. The park around the Château is open daily til 8pm (20h) in the summer. Behind ...
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Château de Chantilly is a Magnificent Marvel
The original Château de Chantilly (10th -14th centuries) belonged to the Lords of Senlis (Senlis is only 11km from Chantilly ). Nothing remains of that château nor of the one that followed. The Château you see today dates from around 1560. [caption id="attachment_230" align="aligncenter" width="428"] Château de ...
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Day-tripping from Paris to Beauvais
A Paris to Beauvais day-trip is a wonderful way to see more of France when visiting Paris. It is a short hour and 15 minute train journey from Paris Gare du Nord. The train arrives in the city center and the Beauvais Cathedral is only a 15 minute walk. Although our ultimate destination was Rouen with its amazing cathedral, ...
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