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Blenheim Palace

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" ...

waddesdon manor

Waddesdon Manor – A Delightful French Château in Buckinghamshire

Waddesdon Manor Estate was merely farm land in 1874 when the land was purchased by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild (1839-1898). De Rothschild was born in Paris of a French mother and English father. His mother died when he was just 19 and in 1860 he moved to England to be close to his mother’s relatives. [caption ...

french market

Exploring a French Market in the UK

Exploring a French market is one of my favorite past-times so I was pleased to discover a French market here in England! Approximately twice year this French market comes to either Leamington Spa or to Warwick. As the market is only in town for 2 or 3 days, inevitably, I miss it by a narrow margin, but not this ...

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Travel Links Asia

Visiting another country opens the door to a multitude of experiences. There are many places to explore beyond France. Although France is one of my top destinations, I endeavor to provide my readers with a variety of ideas. Travel links and guides for other countries takes you beyond France. Security failures in short-term ...

Destinations Beyond France

What better way to extend your vacation in France than by visiting some of the neighboring countries. Let's get started! Getting around Trainline is my personal choice for planning journeys and booking train tickets. "Trainline is Europe’s leading train and coach app. We work with 270 rail and coach companies to offer ...