My last day excursion was to Nancy, in the Lorraine region of France. About 90 minutes by train, Nancy is a university town and known for its Art Nouveau architecture and Quiche Lorraine. Continue reading “Nancy”
Nancy
Day of the Dead
One of the (or so I was told) must-do things in Paris is to go to the catacombs. I’m not sure why I never did go as it sounded like an interesting change from art museums and the like. Down 130 steps into the bowels of Paris lies the ancient ossuary of the bones of about 6 million people moved from ancient burial grounds along the tunnels of underground Paris. Continue reading “Day of the Dead”
RetroMobile
This week in Paris, the RetroMobile exhibition is being held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Hundreds of vintage and retro cars dating back to the early 1900s are on display, along with rare parts for sales, and lots of miniatures. Lots and lots of miniatures. Continue reading “RetroMobile”
A Day in Provins
Not Provence, although I’d love to spend a day there. Actually, a lot more than a day. But Provins is a medieval town about an hour from Paris, complete with still-standing city walls and forts. Continue reading “A Day in Provins”
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner
This actually happened a couple of weeks ago, so consider it a delayed post. I’ve subscribed to Adrian Leeds‘ newsletter for years. Adrian is an expat who is, among many other ventures, is a French property consultant. If, like me, you’re addicted to House Hunters International, you’ve seen her on most of the Paris episodes. Continue reading “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”
Midnight in Paris
One of my favorite movies is Midnight in Paris. Screenwriter who wants to live in Paris and seeks out the nostalgic past of literary and artistic greats? And Marion Cotillard? So I thought it would be fun to retrace some of the steps from the movie. Continue reading “Midnight in Paris”
Here Comes the…
Sun! For only the third time since I’ve been in Paris I can see that foreign yellow body in the sky! Cough or no cough, I’m taking advantage of it!
French Healthcare
With all the hand ringing over Obamacare and what will happen to the US healthcare system, the French system is often used as a barometer. Some say we need a French-style system while others poo-poo it. Well, I’ve just experienced my first foray into the French system and let me say, move over Obamacare and any other bloated alternative. This is the answer! Continue reading “French Healthcare”
Weather You Like It Or Not
One of Paris’ dirty little secrets is that it rains here more than it does in London. But there’s always been that romantic notion that a rainy day in Paris beats most nice places everywhere else. Well, Paris is really putting that to the test. Continue reading “Weather You Like It Or Not”
A Day in Lille
As much as I love Paris, I can see why Parisians like to get out of the city occasionally. Many Parisians have second homes in France to get some open space and away from the crowded metro, stores, cafes, etc. So for my first day trip out of Paris, I chose Lille in the north of France near the France-Belgium border, the fifth largest metro area in France. Continue reading “A Day in Lille”
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