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 !
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Where I lived for 8 years
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 !
A train station at Houilles !
I have found me another old picture of our boys and parents using public transport in the Paris area and why not included it in my blog. Part of family memorabilia and using public transport as not always on the road warrior mode in my belle France. The town of Houilles is located 7 km… Continue reading A train station at Houilles !
Some news from France , CCCLXXVI
This is my latest from my belle France ; as we continue into the half way point of Fall season. Most said winter will be harsh and already by early December temperatures will be lower down to 3C ! However, is that time again to tell you my latest rants about some news from France. An eventful post in… Continue reading Some news from France , CCCLXXVI
The Brasserie Paul of Rouen !!!
In my nostalgic saga of my family visits to wonderful places to spent a day in my belle France, I take you this time to Rouen. Who has not heard of Rouen? The gorgeous city in the Seine-Maritime dept 76 of the region of Normandie. We have come here often many times, especially since living closer in Versailles. I have my wonderful… Continue reading The Brasserie Paul of Rouen !!!
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