The L-List » France http://www.thel-list.com Everyday escapes and ideas to enjoy life a little more ... Tue, 03 Jan 2012 02:16:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 A Table http://www.thel-list.com/2011/08/14/a-table/ http://www.thel-list.com/2011/08/14/a-table/#comments Sun, 14 Aug 2011 21:25:45 +0000 Leslie http://www.thel-list.com/?p=4192 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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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.

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Leslie

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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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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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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.

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Leslie

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L’Apero, ParisSaucisson from Auvergne, salted butter…

L’Apero, ParisAnd wine.

L’Apero, ParisThis could be dinner but it’s just the apero.  Yum!

Thank you Mapie!

Leslie

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Paris, FranceBut you never know where you will find one.

Paris, FranceThis series came from a bathroom window.

Paris, FranceI think this last one is my favorite.

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Leslie

 

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Paris, FranceBut we plan in advance, around a table with food, coffee, and agendas.

Paris, France

Personally, I like the food part.

Paris, FranceBut the coffee was good too.

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Leslie

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La Tour Eiffel, ParisIt can require strong nerves and knowing how to hold still…

La Tour Eiffel, Paris

Especially when standing by yourself on a creepy bridge in Paris at an hour that would upset most mothers.

La Tour Eiffel, ParisWell not all the pictures were taken on a creepy bridge by myself.

Paris, FranceThankfully I have some fancy friends, with some pretty fancy views.

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Leslie

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Paris, France

But I do enjoy looking back at my photos.

Paris, FranceSometimes I like them more and sometimes I like them less.

La Tour Eiffel, Paris

But I love looking back and enjoying the memory.

La Tour Eiffel, ParisIt’s a little escape… we all need a little escape now and then.

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Leslie

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