Ok so my imagination is blind, but with the name of the town it means many things. One is the city of Poitiers is full of beautiful architecture, wonderful history, and just plain beautiful facades to enjoy it for long. I like to give you an introduction to a wonderful old historical town of my… Continue reading This is Poitiers !!!
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Monasterio San Juan de la Peña, part I !!!
So let me bring you back to something that should be one of the wonders of the world in my humble opinion and remains very hidden in my beloved Spain. I go there by car so can get into remote areas and curiosity takes me to these places, all wonderful experiences. Let me share with you… Continue reading Monasterio San Juan de la Peña, part I !!!
The Catedral San Pedro of Jaca !!!
These are territories that I love coming here several times and passing by hundreds not counted but so many times it has become my second home. This is Aragon, the old kingdom of it all in the north that most need to learn more about to better undertand the Spain of today. I like to show… Continue reading The Catedral San Pedro of Jaca !!!
Convento de San Pablo, Parador at Cuenca!
I like to tell you about an unique place in the off the beaten path trail of Cuenca, one of my sentimental towns of my beloved Spain. I have spent several vacations in the area with the family over the years and we love it. Castilla La Mancha region of Spain of Don Quijote fame! There is… Continue reading Convento de San Pablo, Parador at Cuenca!
The Basilique Notre Dame des Miracles of Mayenne !!
And in my continuing saga to showcase the very best, traditional and off the beaten track of my belle France, I bring you another beauty. The city of Mayenne is one that I had to passed many times on my way to Paris from my beautiful Morbihan Breton. Eventually, I stop by for a drink or snack in town by the Mayenne river,… Continue reading The Basilique Notre Dame des Miracles of Mayenne !!