Category Archives: France
The Iris Garden …
Bagatelle is one of my favourite gardens in Paris, beautiful in all seasons and at all times especially in spring when the Iris garden is in its full magnificence. Here … Continue reading
Oscar Wilde and Paris …
“ The wall paper and I are fighting a duel to the death. One of us has got to go” were the last words of Oscar Wilde who slumped into … Continue reading
Sakura in full bloom …
Sakura Cherry Blossom time, now are in full bloom in the elegant gardens of Parc de Sceaux once the property of Colbert the Minister of Finances of Louis XIV. Set … Continue reading
In search of the Cherry blossom in Paris …
Cherry blossom crowning glory of spring can be a spectacular show and in Paris these trees are scattered all over the city. You must have watchful eyes to see them … Continue reading
Spring walks spring flowers spring in Paris
Spring is here and time for walks in the city’s many wonderful gardens. One of my favourite walks is the Bagatelle gardens where I can delight my senses into a … Continue reading
Spring Plant Show …
So far the weather had been perfect in Paris but today’s cold and cloudy day did not stop visitors from coming to the lovely annual spring plant show at the … Continue reading
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
