And here I am back in the Grand Est or Big East; a wonderful region. I have been here a lot, and family ties of old; however, even if several posts on it,feels never enough credit to the Grand Est or Champagne-Ardennes or the Marne! time to remedy that me think. Therefore, here is my… Continue reading Champagne history, and its kingdoms of Reims and Epernay !!!
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This is Payrac !!!
Ok so this was just passing by but memorable that it was our first long trip alone with the boys and not my dear late wife Martine. We were coming from Toulouse where we stayed and not wanting to go on the autoroute expressway we took a leisurely road back home. And we stop at… Continue reading This is Payrac !!!
The Halle or Covered Market of Albi !!
In continuing my road warrior rides in my belle France, I could not avoid Albi. This is a must city and not really seen well by visitors, sort of like an off the beaten path spot. I like to tell you about an unique spots in Albi on this post. There is a nice covered market… Continue reading The Halle or Covered Market of Albi !!
The Place Floquet of Saint Jean Pied de Port !
Well the title says Place Floquet but it could easily be the off the beaten path of Saint Jean de Pied in the Basque country of France. I have several posts on Saint Jean Pied de Port but would like to tell you a bit about a spot in town. We visited the town and… Continue reading The Place Floquet of Saint Jean Pied de Port !
Curiosities of Maisons Laffitte, part I !!!
So as I have done several posts on the streets of towns and cities and we love to walk once in town/city let me tell you about another dear and near for many years. No need to repeat me think but just to show you Maisons-Laffitte is in the Yvelines department 78 in the Île-de-France… Continue reading Curiosities of Maisons Laffitte, part I !!!
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