Marseille: From Edgy to Edgy and Cool
Marseille with its very diverse population is now regarded as 'cool' and 'edgy' Do you agree?
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01, 2024
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11, 2023
Parlez-vous Français? What is working for me…
Parlez-vous francaIs? After two years of French... when in Paris, I wasn’t confident. So, I decided to become competent in conversational French.
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10, 2023
Made in Marseille: EPV artisans & craftsmen
Made in Marseille: EPV - Traditions connect us to our past, awards like EPV, help. I applaud craftsmen & artisans in Marseilles. I see why they take such pride in their work
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09, 2023
French Soap: A Guide to Quality Soap from France
French Soap: A Guide to Quality Soap - Many soaps labeled ‘French’ don't compare with those available from French soap makers.
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08, 2023
Beyond the Baguette: A Guide to French Bread – find the true & the best Boulanger!
A Guide to French Bread: True artisanal French breads and pastries do taste better, but how can you find them? The good news is that this label will make it easy. It’s called 'Boulanger de France'. Only buy your bread in France where you see this label.
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07, 2023
The Madame Chic Book Collection: Book Review
Madame Chic: written through a Parisian lens; however, a lot of what the author shares is practiced by people in many other countries and cultures as well as France.
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07, 2023
Paris: What I’d Do Differently Next Time – 4 key tips
Paris: What I'd do differently... with a little knowledge & planning, you can minimize the stress to make the most of your Paris vacation!
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05, 2023
Paris will have to wait…
Paris will have to wait... It took me over 30 years to get to Paris, but it was worth the wait.
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04, 2023
Medieval Castles Series: Concentric Castle — Part 5
The Concentric Castle is the final castle in this Medieval Castle series and follows the recurring theme of change and adaptability.
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02, 2023
Medieval Castles: Stone Keep Castles — Part #4
Stone Keep Castles were expensive, and take 5 to 10 years or more to build depending on the size of the castle
