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!
The gardens of the Château de Versailles, part I !!!
Ok again my limited creativity I just came up with this title to tell you about something wonderful. On a sunny day in my neck of the woods perfect for a walk in the gardens and if in Versailles , sublime! Therefore, here is my take on the gardens of the Château de Versailles, part… Continue reading The gardens of the Château de Versailles, part I !!!
Curiosities of Blois, part I !!!
In my rounds in the Loire I stop again by Blois, nice beautiful town. We came here by car from Brittany going around Nantes and then direction Angers, and finally heading down to Blois. First, to our hotel just South of Blois in St Gervais-la-Fôret, this is an area we like and have passed by… Continue reading Curiosities of Blois, part I !!!
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 !!!
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