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French Church History Lesson
French Travel = French Food, French Wine, French Chocolate, French History. And a big – no wait – make that a HUGE part of that History, are the Churches, Cathedrals, and Abbeys that really are “around every corner.” While the “big names” of French Churchdom are universally known – Notre Dame de Paris, Chartes, […]
16Aug2019 | Bicycle Gourmet | 31 comments | Continued
Peace,Quiet,Cows and Knives
There is a place in France that marches to the beat of a different drummer. A way different drummer. A drummer with only one stick. The French call this place – “La France Profunde.” Deep France. France the way it used to be. In the good ole’ days. (you remember them, don’t you?)
9Aug2019 | Bicycle Gourmet | 34 comments | Continued
Royale French History Lesson
The Royale French History Lesson goes down every year. All over France. Usually just for one day. Sometimes two. And, happily, it’s (mostly) free. While it’s not a holiday in the strict sense of the word, it’s equally, not a day of work. It’s offical title is : “Le Journee Du Patrimoine.” which, loosely translated(and […]
12Jul2019 | Bicycle Gourmet | 32 comments | Continued
absolutely megan.....it really underscores the fact that women in those days were expected to be "baby machines."