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A FEAST OF FESTIVALS IN FRANCE

One of the many fabulous displays made of citrus fruit during the Fete du Citron, Menton. From history to fantasy, and everything in between, there are plenty of festivals i…

PARIS—AND THE REST OF FRANCE—ARE BACK IN BUSINESS!

A perfect spring day in the Upper Marais.  As some of you know, we have just returned from 5 weeks in France.  It was a truly wonderful trip, spending 3 weeks in Paris befor…

MORE GREAT SIGHTS TO DISCOVER IN THE DORDOGNE

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Rocamadour at sunset.  Recently we’ve been looking at a number of beautiful places to visit in the Dordogne—a region blessed with a wealth of attractions.  There are many be…

THE REMARKABLE LIFE OF JOSEPHINE BAKER – CABARET STAR, RESISTANCE HEROINE, ACTIVIST AND OWNER OF A DORDOGNE CHATEAU

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Josephine wearing her famous banana costume. Iconic entertainer of the Jazz Age, famous for her risqué performances, Josephine Baker’s extraordinary story is one of persever…