And I take you back out to the coast of my belle France, this is heaven for me having grew up 6 kms from the ocean and later lived at 150 meters from it; now at 30 km from it. Water is important and I love everything to do with it even if cannot practice… Continue reading This is Sainte Marie de Ré !!!
The streets of Toulouse, part I !!!
I will take you south deep cathar country and home of family on wifes side. We have been here many many times and have posts on several locations ,however, most have been brief comments of the sights to see. I think they deserve more so will do several posts on the things to see and… Continue reading The streets of Toulouse, part I !!!
100 years of the Metro of Madrid!
Something nice to talk about an achievement of tremendous proportions in a country battle by internal wars and the Metro of Madrid as one of its main places of attention. A metro started by a king and now running under a king! My Madrid, my beloved city of many nostalgic moments and happy encounters; the… Continue reading 100 years of the Metro of Madrid!
Pavillon Fleuriau at La Rochelle!
Ok so let me take to an off the beaten path place in very much visited La Rochelle. I have written before on La Rochelle a lot but need to tell you about this wonderful walk full of history and nice architecture. The cute Pavillon Fleuriau, a folie or madness of the 19C overlooking the sea… Continue reading Pavillon Fleuriau at La Rochelle!
This is Auray !!!
As said, come here often and never tired of seeing this lovely town of Auray in the Morbihan breton of my Bretagne. The town itself is smallish and all can be done on foot, but it is full of wonderful architecture and history of three countries France, Canada ,and the USA. Just need to read… Continue reading This is Auray !!!
