Category Archives: France
Munster Valley Delights …
Half timbered houses and charming buildings that characterizes the many small towns in Munster Valley are not just worth visiting but a stopover in the many farm inns (fermes-auberges) scattered … Continue reading
Munster Valley …
Storks flying over or simply nestling on rooftops, that is what you see in the small town of Munster right in the heart of Munster Valley. A Lovely Alsatian town … Continue reading
Rediscovering “Le Train Bleu” …
Paris has one of the world most interesting and fabulous historic restaurants. Sunday brunching at the reputed turn of the century restaurant “Le Train Bleu” can be quite a nice … Continue reading
The House of George Sand …
It was in this house that Chopin while spending many long moments with George Sand and their ups and downs created some of his most beautiful music such as the … Continue reading
Pumpkin & friends …
Autumn is finally here and so are squashes and pumpkins. I have been waiting to see these visually delightful and aesthetically delicious winter vegetables once again adorning the many markets … Continue reading
Jewel of the Belle Epoque …
Another one of Paris well preserved Belle Epoque style brasserie work of the Dutch/French architect designer Edouard Jean Niermans the Brasserie Mollard. Among his major works; The Moulin Rouge, Casino … Continue reading
Café Culture …
Scouring the many Parisian café on a Sunday afternoon. The former late 19th century Alsatian Brasserie, redecorated by Jacques Garcia the French interior designer is a nice place to stop … Continue reading
19th century shopping malls …
Some of my favourite historic passages in Paris …
A Medieval Garden …
A walk into the past to rediscover the Medieval garden at the Commandery of the Knights Templar in Coulommiers and dream away !
The oldest zoo in the world …
Back to the jardin des Plantes in Paris, to rediscover the Ménagerie, a unique zoo the oldest in the world after that of Shönbrunn. The Ménagerie was officially opened in … Continue reading
