Category Archives: Les Grouets

A Peaceful Walk in Les Grouets

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Easter Sunday in Les Grouets

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Voting in the provinces

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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A-Tisket A-Taskat and Tea for Three

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Thank Goodness for Friends and Neighbours

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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Mulled Wine and Chestnuts with the Locals

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

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 →

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