Category Archives: Life in France

Five Years of Blogging

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

I missed my 5th anniversary of blogging! My first post was published on 11th October 2011 just before my son went to live in Australia. He helped me set it up and regularly comes to the rescue when I have … Continue reading →

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I Have Not Disappeared

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

I do not understand where all my time goes. When I lived in Paris, I had lots of time for blogging. Now that we live in Blois, I don’t seem to have any spare time at all! I do keep … Continue reading →

Posted in Closerie Falaiseau, Cycling, Flowers & gardens, France, India, Italy, Life in France, Loire Valley, Travelling | Tagged , | 7 Comments

Blogger Round-Up: Choosing accommodation with airbnb – Luggage transfer when cycling – History of potatoes in France

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

In recent times, I have sadly neglected my once-weekly blogger round-up due to my very busy life since moving to Blois last October but three posts caught my eye recently that I would like to share. The first is Simply … Continue reading →

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Our First Neighbours’ Day Party

Posted on June 6, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

I’ve been wanting to have a neighbourhood party since we bought Closerie Falaiseau three years ago but it was a little tricky while we were still living in Paris … I check the date – 29th May – and ask … Continue reading →

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Why I love the market even when it’s cold or rainy #1

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

We go to the fresh produce market in Blois every Saturday in Place Louis XII no matter what the weather. You never know what you’ll find! We arrive any time between 10 am and 11 am and park in the … 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 →

Posted in Country living, Flowers & gardens, Les Grouets, Life in France, Loire Valley, Renovation | Tagged | 18 Comments

Back Home in Blois to a Broken Weather Vane

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

We pick up our car at the long-term parking lot near Orly Airport at 10.30 pm after our flight back from Malaga and drive the two hours back to Blois with no mishaps. Closerie Falaiseau is safe and sound with no … Continue reading →

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From Bridge to Bridge

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s Sunday, the sun is shining brightly, the sky is blue and it’s 8°C. We can hardly believe it after the awful weather we have been having since November. We begin with pruning the roses. We have ten climbing roses … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Country living, Flowers & gardens, Food, French customs, Life in France, Retirement | Tagged , | 13 Comments

New Year Resolutions for 2015

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

Who remembers their new year resolutions ? I certainly don’t so rereading last year’s blog post was very helpful. The first resolution was to have a maximum number of holiday bookings for Closerie Falaiseau during the season. At one stage, it looked … 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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