This FREE le Bulletin explores how important 'le vin' is to France. Global competition & climate change is putting pressure on the beloved French tradition of wine growing & drinking + new Contributor
To Kelsey's list, I would add going to a small AND lesser-known museum, and also seeking out a square or esplanade that has recently been redone in order to soak up a mix of historical and modern design, which the French are usually, although not always, good at.
And I'm so happy to see Keith here! He's so prolific and writes about so many lesser-covered topics.
I've seen over the years how drinking habits are changing: drinking less, of course; the growing popularity of beer; and the arrival of decent cocktails, something French cafés weren't that good at decades back. Global warming is a big climate issue, but also the related "crazy weather": late frosts and hailstorms, for example. The Cahors vineyards, for example, have been struck very hard by late frosts.
Judy, glad you you enjoyed your vacation and thank you and the writers for this great issue of Le Bulletin!
To Kelsey's list, I would add going to a small AND lesser-known museum, and also seeking out a square or esplanade that has recently been redone in order to soak up a mix of historical and modern design, which the French are usually, although not always, good at.
And I'm so happy to see Keith here! He's so prolific and writes about so many lesser-covered topics.
I've seen over the years how drinking habits are changing: drinking less, of course; the growing popularity of beer; and the arrival of decent cocktails, something French cafés weren't that good at decades back. Global warming is a big climate issue, but also the related "crazy weather": late frosts and hailstorms, for example. The Cahors vineyards, for example, have been struck very hard by late frosts.
Judy, glad you you enjoyed your vacation and thank you and the writers for this great issue of Le Bulletin!
One question I have for everyone is about the word crisis. Is that word overstating the situation? Or is it more of a challenge? What’s your view?
Judy