So this is the season to be merrier indeed. Always my best part even if many dear ones are no longer physically with us. I will be with my 3 boys and Dad will be back from a long stay in the hospîtal and be merry. And we need to plan ever so earlier these… Continue reading The Christmas markets , 2023 !!!
Category: Versailles
Where I lived for 8 years
Christmas in France !!!
This is a special moment of great joy for our family. I like to share some of our favorite spots for Christmas markets or festivities in my belle France. Of course, this is not an all for all, but rather my favorite choices over the years. This year we will be spending it in my… Continue reading Christmas in France !!!
Christmas at Versailles !!!
As the best season is coming up for 2022, I try to bring nicer memories back into my life. Now that time has passed and the two great women of my life are out, (my mom Gladys and my wife Martine) this is the time where all comes back. I like to share these moment… Continue reading Christmas at Versailles !!!
How about a government building in Versailles !
This is unusual but as said government building can be nice and full of history as to its previous occupants This is the case of the préfecture or local government building in my dear Versailles, capital of the Yvelines dept 78 in the Île de France region. The city as often I mentioned is a lot more than a castle/palance/museum!… Continue reading How about a government building in Versailles !
The Palace of Versailles in WWII !
I have to tell you about the Palace of Versailles during WWII, using my black and white series no pictures, Recently the palace had made in French a recollection of this period and I am translating at best their post here in my blog, Therefore, here is the story and I hope you enjoy it… Continue reading The Palace of Versailles in WWII !
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