The Dordogne region of France is to me, pure magic. Considered one of the most unspoiled regions of Europe in the southwest of the country. Gastronomic France, un-touristed, genteel and medieval France. With my tour group recently returned, I wanted to share this stunning region. The land of the prized 'Black Diamonds'; the black truffle. More and more the truffle hunters use dogs versus the typical female pigs, the latter of whom may bite your fingers off for the delicacy. Apparently to pigs, (how do they know these things) truffles resemble the scent of an amorous male boar! Fairytale castles abound The region of dizzying heights culminating to the Dordogne River Market remembrances made me weep, when I arrived home that is, and went to the local grocery chain Antiques are attainable Charming cafes and villages vie for attention t And the gardens! This is Marquessac, know as the "cloud" gardens, high on a ridge, it's boxwood seemingly trimmed with cuticle scissors. Traditional French gardens are about symmetry and controlling Mother Nature. Viewing is historically from above We had the lovely 'La Combe' B & B to ourselves. Our hostess Wendeley Harvey, is a renown cookbook author, gourmet meals were lain before us like the queens we were for a week. Due to a friend of Sylvia's, Wendeley deviated from her typical format of accommodating chefs and their groups only and will do so again for us next year. Her charming and naughty companion was ever-present, particularly when backing out of the driveway. A quick few days in Paris, how could you not! Source: plumsiena.com via Debra on Pinterest Clingnancourt, the main market. Word is that Vanes may be a good bet too, anyone been? Ralph Lauren Paris in a once and still opulent Parisian mansion. Sylvia and I wanted everything and could afford nothing.......sigh......... Loved this simple arrangement outside his shop Particularly loved seeking out the many floral shops with their massively creative offerings. In a shop window, one side in French, the other English. Loved this saying! Bonjour France for now. Reservations are now open for France 2013, September 20th through 28th, hope you can join us! Next post........Antiquing in England, wait until you see what I found With love, Debra
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Étretat is a commune in the Seine-Maritime department in Normandie region in north-western France. It is a tourist and farming town situated about 32 km (20 mi) north-east of Le Havre, at the junction of the D 940, D 11 and D 139 roads. It is located on the coast of the Pays de Caux area. Étretat is best known for its chalk cliffs, including three natural arches and a pointed formation called L'Aiguille or the Needle, which rises 70 metres (230 ft) above the sea. The Etretat Chalk Complex, as it is known, consists of a complex stratigraphy of Turonian and Coniacian chalks. Some of the cliffs are as high as 90 metres (300 ft). These cliffs and the associated resort beach attracted artists including Eugène Boudin, Gustave Courbet and Claude Monet. They were featured prominently in the 1909 Arsène Lupin novel The Hollow Needle by Maurice Leblanc. They also feature in the 2014 film Lucy, directed by Luc Besson. Two of the three famous arches are visible from the town, the Porte d'Aval, and the Porte d'Amont. The Manneporte is the third and the biggest one, and cannot be seen from the town. Source: Wikipedia Photo Source: Collected from Internet
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Riquewihr, Alsace, France
Minerve, France
Voici une arche, en bas de la tour de l'horloge, dans le village toujours épatant de Roussillon, en Provence. Cette photo apparaît aussi dans un article illustré qui s'appelle "A Photographic Tour of Roussillon" dans mon blog, à philhaber.com. [An archway in the base of the clock tower in the ever amazing village of Roussillon, Provence, France. This photo also appears in an illustrated article entitled "A Photographic Tour of Roussillon" in my blog, at philhaber.com.]
Planning a trip to Provence, wedding blogger Monique Trulove visits the area including Antibes, Cotignac, lac de Sainte Croix and Grasse
Indulge yourself to discover the Ardèche region of France and its scenic gorges, winding rivers, and quaint medieval stone villages. Where is Ardèche? Ardèche is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France and is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Ardèche Gorges, the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park, and the picturesque villages scattered
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Indulge yourself to discover the Ardèche region of France and its scenic gorges, winding rivers, and quaint medieval stone villages. Where is Ardèche? Ardèche is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of southeastern France and is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Ardèche Gorges, the Monts d'Ardèche Regional Natural Park, and the picturesque villages scattered
A monumental Roman aqueduct between the towns of Uzes and Nimes, France.
The loveliest medieval village in SW France (in my opinion!).
The Chartreuse Mountains (French: massif de la Chartreuse, French: [ʃaʁ.tʁøːz]) is a mountain range in eastern France, stretching to the north from the city of Grenoble to the Lac du Bourget. It is…
Image 3 of 6 from gallery of Arteology / Atelier 37.2. Photograph by atelier 37-2
While staying in the UNESCO town of Le Puy en Velay, I had the liberty to take a few day trips within a 40-minute drive of this beautiful destination located in the Auvergne Region of France. La Chaise-Dieu, an abbey church founded in 1043 and Chateau Chavaniac, the birthplace and childhood home of
On last year’s visit to the Puy-de-Dôme, one of our most beloved and photographed regions in France, PJ and I decided to reshoot several churches that we had visited some years ago. One of th…
Reims Cathedral is the most amazing place. Many French kings were crowned here and the building reflects this! Have a look at Wikipedia; en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reims_Cathedral I was very lucky to be able to take my grand-daughter Tegan on a trip to Europe over her recent half term. We spent a few days in Germany, staying in the beautiful old village of Neumagen-Dhrone on the Mosel Valley, then a couple of days in Reims and a final few days in Paris. We had an excellent time :-)
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Photographed in Orange, France .
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La tour du château En grand format et sur fond noir
1st Century Roman architecture
Top things to do on a day trip to Rouen in Normandy France, including a visit to some of it's most notable churches and some of the cities main sights.
