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Another French Sign!
This one is courtesy of my friend Gill, who lives in Lozere (where we lived on sabbatical). It’s hilarious (and self-explanatory to English speakers)! Talk about potential cultural misunderstan… more →
Around and About with Viv
Another French Sign!
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viviennemackie wrote 2 months ago: This one is courtesy of my friend Gill, who lives in Lozere (where we lived on sabbatical). It … more →
Russian Interest in France's Mistral Ship
Agent X wrote 3 months ago: France's Mistral class ship PARIS – Russia has shown interest in buying a helicopter landi … more →
Artillery Arrives in Afghanistan To Aid French
jayzeb wrote 4 months ago: Caesar 155mm 52-caliber gun Paris – A first batch of three Caesar 155mm cannons arrived at Kab … more →
Le Grand Pressigny, a Castle-Museum in the Loire
viviennemackie wrote 6 months ago: PRE-HISTORY IN THE SOUTH LOIRE REGION This is a wonderful place for ancient history buffs. The plain … more →
Paris: Musee National de Ceramique
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viviennemackie wrote 7 months ago: MUSĒE NATIONAL DE CĒRAMIQUE At the gates of Paris along the River Seine, the Nat … more →
Paris Street Signs
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viviennemackie wrote 9 months ago: Who Do You Know? It’s fun to pay attention to street signs in France because streets are often named … more →
Saumur's Doue la Fontaine Zoo, Loire Valley, France
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viviennemackie wrote 1 year ago: Saumur Zoo—A Corrected Update The first time we visited the Loire Valley in France was five ye … more →
La Vie Parisienne Pour Moi
viviennemackie wrote 1 year ago: As I wrote up my notes, I realized I was enjoying the Parisian lifestyle. Enjoying wandering its old … more →
"Le Pain"---Proud to be Picky (about bread)
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viviennemackie wrote 1 year ago: Bread is the staple in France, served at practically every meal, and whenever it’s served it must be … more →
Down in the Cellar
viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: AUVERGNE (Central France) , Clermont-Ferrand, Rue des Chausettes: This narrow, cobble-stoned street, … more →
Christmas Markets
viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: Noël, Christmas, Weihnacht, Kersfees. Whatever you call it, this is a festive time of year, colorful … more →
Mont St Michel---a French Icon
viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: ANOTHER GREAT SIDE TRIP FROM PARIS Go to the blog page France/Paris Side trips to see Mont St Michel … more →
Provins: Medieval Splendor
viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: A GREAT SIDE TRIP FROM PARIS: TO PROVINS To see this and the pics, go to France/Paris Side Trips. O … more →
Lunch: an Institution
viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: Lunch is an important part of the French day, to some even sacred. A time to sit and relax, partake … more →
Too Good to Eat?
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viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: PATISSERIE WORKS OF ART In Paris, and indeed all around France, speciality shops … more →
And the Strike goes on...and on...and on
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viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: SURVIVING THE PARIS STRIKE…OR NOT At the risk of being boring, or looking like I’m whining (wh … more →
Rugby Fever. The World Cup is Over
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viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: I’m not really a rugby fan, but it was impossible to be untouched by the game here in France. The Ru … more →
Looking for Loos
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viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: Where to go, when you ‘gotta go’. It’s not always easy to find public toilets in Paris (or any of Fr … more →
The Pluses of Extra Time
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viviennemackie wrote 2 years ago: Advantages of Living somewhere other than your home town. Especially if it’s a wonderful destination … more →
