Archive for the ‘France’ Category

Aug 14

A Table

Posted by Leslie in Eating & Drinking, France

French Breakfast A sign of a good French host is the beauty of their table, the linens, the stemware, and sometimes the table itself.

French BreakfastAnd when it comes to breakfast this would include the quality of the bread, the fresh croissants, the local fruit, the coffee, and my personal favorite the homemade jams.

French BreakfastAs you can see, our host Monique sets high French standards for her table.

French BreakfastHer communal table was a beauty… and breakfast was so delicious it was followed by a thorough review of the number of rolls and croissants we each ate and with which jam.

French BreakfastWe even spoke to our neighbors, every morning!  A strange experience, because our table neighbors were French.

French BreakfastI’m certain it was Monique’s table, why move from a table this perfect?

Enjoy!

Leslie

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Aug 03

Smiles

Posted by Leslie in France

Girls Weekend, France The girls and I are sitting in front of the Maison Carrée in Nimes, built in 16BC by the Romans and nearly perfectly preserved today.

Girls Weekend, FranceWe were in Nimes together 4 years ago.

Girls Weekend, FranceAnd nothing has changed… shopping, gossiping, relaxing, eating and smiling in no particular order.

Enjoy!

Leslie

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Jul 26

Grey Skies

Posted by Leslie in France

Paris, France Paris…

Paris, FranceBeautiful…

Paris, FranceBut often covered with grey skies.

Paris, FranceCloudy or sunny, it’s hard not to find it beautiful.

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Leslie

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Jul 24

Not My Usual Visit

Posted by Leslie in France

Clermont Ferrand Sadly, I had an abbreviated visit to Clermont Ferrand this year.

Clermont FerrandI missed a visit to my favorite baker, a hike to the volcanos and Mami Nicole’s reserves.

Clermont FerrandFortunately some things about my visit never change…

Clermont FerrandI’ll be back next year for Mami Nicole’s goodies and a visit to the baker.

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Leslie

 

 

 

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Jul 05

Here We Go…

Posted by Leslie in France

Le Viaduc de Millau, France These photos may not be so obvious.

Le Viaduc de Millau, FranceBut for me the Viaduc de Millau is a yearly ritual.  It is a yearly bathroom break and snack stop.

Le Viaduc de Millau, FranceAs the world’s highest bridge tower, peaking at 343 metres (1,125 ft), it gets yearly coverage on The L-List and as you may know a sign the girls weekend has officially started.

Enjoy!

Leslie

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