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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Our Pierre Ronsard Roses
Yesterday, we went to visit Mr and Mrs Previous Owner in their new modern home about 20 minutes from Closerie Falaiseau and I learnt that the climbing roses on our original Renaissance railing are called Pierre Ronsard after one of … Continue reading
Posted in France, Loire Valley, Uncategorized
Tagged Closerie Falaiseau, Loire Valley, Madame Meilland, Peace rose, Pierre Ronsard roses
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Exploring Saint Germain des Prés – Mary Cassatt’s Greater Journey – Cycling France’s Atlantic Coast
Wednesday again and more great posts from other people’s blogs. Fellow Australian Kathy Stanford from Femmes Francophiles is making the most of her stay in Paris and has come up with some more unusual visits, including Deyrolle’s taxidermy shop. The … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Cycling, France
Tagged Bayonne, Deyrolle, Mary Cassatt, McCullough, Saint Germain des Prés, The Greater Journey
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Cycling Through the Forest in Blois
Yesterday, we finally managed to go cycling despite the weather forecast. We took our capes but didn’t need to use them. I love being able to cycle straight out the gate and onto a country road. To go to the … Continue reading
Small Town Fame
I’ve finally cleaned up the honeysuckle that’s been nagging me since we got to Closerie Falaiseau in Blois. It’s just beginning to flower and is a wonderful complement to the climbing roses on the stair rail. We’ve had our barbecue … Continue reading
Posted in France, French customs, Loire Valley, Uncategorized
Tagged Blois, Closerie Falaiseau
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Sunday’s Travel Photos – Ljubliana, Slovenia
I loved everything about Ljubljana – the city itself, the atmosphere, the people, the restaurants, the countryside – but I found it hard to photograph successfully. The weather wasn’t particularly good either which probably didn’t help. We had a wonderful … Continue reading
Profile: Regina Ferreira – Petite Paris B&Bs
My monthly guest post on My French Life, the Australian-based online magazine & global community of French & francophiles, has just been published. This time, it’s an interview in two parts with Regina Ferreira, from Petite Paris B&Bs. As you know, I love staying … Continue reading
Mother’s Day in Galerie Vivienne
Black Cat and I decided to celebrate Mother’s Day a bit early this year because on the real day – 3rd June – she’ll be in Delft and I’ll be in Blois. Last year, Leonardo was with us as well … Continue reading
Can Bacon be a Vegetable? – Free Walking Tours given by Parisian Volunteers – Sipping on Saturday
Welcome to Wednesday’s other blogs! This week, Bread is Pain talks about the problems of weight gain and loss when living in France, while Kathy Stanford from Femmes Francophiles describes a novel way of getting to know Paris. Gwen Evans, … Continue reading
Broderie Anglaise
Black Cat’s about 3 ½. We’re walking through the local hypermarket which is not my favourite place. I have a tendency to go as quickly as I can and get it over and done with as soon as possible. “Mummy, … Continue reading
