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Category Archives: Les Grouets
A Peaceful Walk in Les Grouets
We are still reeling from the news of the terrible terrorist attacks in Paris on the evening of Friday 13th November. Our vegetable vendor at the market on Saturday receives a call from her son at 11 am while she is … Continue reading
Posted in Les Grouets, Walking
Tagged walking tracks in Blois, Walking tracks in Les Grouets
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Easter Sunday in Les Grouets
We have just finished breakfast at a very late hour, mainly due to the switchover to daylight saving last Sunday, which is still playing havok with my already terrible sleeping habits, and have decided to go for a walk before … Continue reading
Posted in Country living, Flowers & gardens, Les Grouets, Life in France, Loire Valley, Renovation
Tagged spring in the Loire Valley
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Voting in the provinces
There are no provinces in France but anything that happens outside Paris is called “en province”. In fact, France is divided first into 27 regions, including Normandie, Picardy and Brittany (our region is called Centre and not Pays de la … Continue reading
A-Tisket A-Taskat and Tea for Three
I’m still getting over the flu that I’ve shared with several MILLIONS of people in France this year. My recovery after 5 weeks is remarkably slow and annoying. Every time I think I’m better, I seem to have a mini … Continue reading
Posted in Country living, Flowers & gardens, Les Grouets, Loire Valley
Tagged city daily theme day, plunge router
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Thank Goodness for Friends and Neighbours
The weather is revolting. When it’s not raining, it’s grey and overcast and I can’t remember the last time we saw any sun. The adjustment to retirement is proving far more difficult than anyone imagined so I am truly grateful … Continue reading
Posted in Blois, Food, Les Grouets, Life in France, Mushrooms
Tagged gougères, Les Grouets, mini-croissants
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Mulled Wine and Chestnuts with the Locals
It’s one of those dull and dreary rainy days in December with little motivation to venture much further than the fireside but our local association, Les Amis des Grouets, is having its annual mulled wine and chestnut evening just down … Continue reading
