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Back in the Saddle
The weather is absolutely wonderful not only in the Loire but right across France and most of Europe so we’re back on our bikes after a six-month break. I suggest we find choose a nice flat bike path out in … Continue reading
Photos of the Week – a Cubby House on the Loire
Posted in Closerie Falaiseau, Flowers & gardens, Loire Valley
Tagged Closerie Falaiseau, Muides, Saint Dyé
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The Saffron Fair in Preuilly sur Claise
It’s our second day in Blois and Susan and Simon from Days on the Claise have invited us to their local saffron fair. I know next to nothing about saffron except that it comes from the pistils ofcrocuses. Even that’s … Continue reading
Photo of the Week – Stepping up to Blois
We arrived in Blois on Friday and are here for a month, the longest we’ve ever stayed. This morning, we were rewarded with bright sun and blue skies so we went for a walk on the other side of the … Continue reading
Friday’s French – perron & pas japonais
We went to visit Mr and Mrs Previous Owner recently and I wanted to know what they did to get rid of the moss on the front stairs. “Sur le perron“, replied Mr Previous Owner. “No, the front steps”. “Oui, … Continue reading
Château de Beauregard – 327 historical portraits
We kept on passing Château de Beauregard when cycling to Chambord and Cheverny, so we finally scheduled a visit on a Sunday morning in March. We were surprised to run into friends from Montrichard who had just finished their visit! … Continue reading
Happy New Year 2014 & Five Resolutions
This year we ARE sitting in front of a roaring fire in the renovated upstairs fireplace, unlike last year when we decided not to herald in the New Year until the renovation was finished. We finally lit our first fire … Continue reading
Posted in Closerie Falaiseau, French customs, Lifestyle, Loire Valley, Loire Valley châteaux
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Weekly Blogger Round-Up: New Year etiquette in France – Christmas produce markets – Authentic restaurants in Budapest
For this week’s Blogger Round-Up, I have two posts related to Christmas and one from a new member of the blogosphere on Budapest. Phoebe from Lou Messugo explains the do’s and don’t’s of wishing people a merry Christmas and happy … Continue reading
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all my lovely readers from our somewhat reduced Christmas table this year – only Leonardo was able to be with us on Christmas Eve. It’s the last year we’ll be celebrating it in Paris – next year, … Continue reading
Posted in Lifestyle, Loire Valley, Paris
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