Category: Living in France
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A Secret Hideaway along the Mediterranean
Alongside the Mediterranean there is a stoned wall path that leads you to a secret hideaway port and a romantic restaurant. The path is uneven, slightly steep and a good fifteen minute walk, but it is well…
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Living in France.
A few days ago I asked you what you would like to know about France. Holy Moley the response was fantastic. I have been trying to answer them either by word or photo. I soon realized that at…
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French Names and Sea Shells
First, I must say I collect seashells. Secondly, my daughter's prenom (first name) is CHELSEA. My Father-in-law, a man of very few words let alone English ones, said to me at her birth, "Chelsea is Sea-Shell, backwards, non?"…
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French Style in the South of France
Photos: In, around, and by my home in the south of France.
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Mademoiselle Auguste Chier’s Trousseau
Madame Chier and her daughter sat side by side, as she dipped her fountain pen lightly into the inkwell… The composed list started with Auguste's bed sheets. Madame gave the last letter an extra long swirl, "An elegant way to…
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Fig Almond Jam and other small differences between France and the USA
France attracts thousands of visitors every day, it is well known for its beauty, culture and Marie-Antoinette. A few days ago I asked you to tell me what you would like to know about living in France. The response was…