Rouen is located in Upper Normandy, and is pronounced Rue-on. Except that you have to spit on the rue and snort on the on, and you may as well pronounce it ruin, since that’s what you’re going to do to the French language, even with your best efforts to get it right. Rouen is known as the City of a Hundred Spires…. Read More
You know what I love about Christmas in France? A pre-made cheese selection! I get to try new things without having to do guess-work. Everything necessary is included: blue, goat, sheep, cow, soft and cooked cheese. I love Christmas decorations bought at half-price so we can build and make memories that my (one-day) grown children will be happy to return to. “Hi!”… Read More
I have a few videos and links to share with you today, but let me start with news. Actually no. Let me start with a question. Have any of you stopped receiving my blog posts by e-mail (those who have subscribed that way)? Please do let me know. And now for the news. Hunter has indeed been adopted by his foster family… Read More
The Louis Vuitton Foundation opened on October 27. It’s located in the Bois de Boulogne next to the Jardin d’Acclimatation. I’ve told you a bit about this park before in this post, but it’s basically like a miniature (totally French) Disneyland. Without princesses. This park has been around since the 19th century, and its architecture – the confection stands, etc. has changed little…. Read More
Montmartre is located in the 18th arrondissement, and you will (probably) recognise three of its landmarks. The Moulin Rouge the café where Amélie Poulain worked, and the Sacre Coeur. The first two sites are right next to each other as you come out of Metro Blanche. The Moulin Rouge is across the street, and the café is on the street… Read More
Hi everyone! I’m back with another Vlog where I give you the history and pronunciation of a few tourist sites. In it, I’ve covered: La Notre Dame – the gothic cathedral on l’Ile de la Cité, and I talked about the famous ice cream shop, Berthillon, located nearby. Le Pont Neuf – the oldest bridge in Paris, though the name translates to… Read More
