Up High In Montpeyroux In The Auvergne

We had passed the picturesque Auvergnat village of Montpeyroux so many times before on our way to the city of Clermont-Ferrand, intending to stop and visit. But time after time, we just glanced from the car window as we drove by. This year, we finally managed to set a day aside to explore this charming place.Montpeyroux is classifies as one of 156 of the 'prettiest villages in France' and it definitely merits its place on that list. Situated an...

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More News From The Auvergne

No heat wave here in the Auvergne, dear friends. It has been raining off and on for the last ten days, with the sun only coming out occasionally. The temperature hovers around 70 degrees during the day, and at night, it dips to about 45 degrees.This morning, we were finally hopeful that it would clear up since there were patches of blue in the sky. However, my husband just pocked his nose out, came back right away and said: " I hear thunder."We...

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Les Halles In Lyon: A Foodie's Paradise

Sorry about the many mentions of food and markets since I have been in France, but, how can I not, I ask you? This is a foodie's paradise, after all. Everywhere you turn in this country, you are reminded that the French have perfected the culinary arts and that they are serious about their breads, cheeses, pastries, wines, and well, every other food as well. While in Lyon, the food capital of France, we stopped at Paul Bocuse's temple of food,...

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A Tiny Glimpse Of Sting In Lyon

A (blurry) view of the ancient Roman Theatre in Lyon last nightA little glimpse of Sting as he performed at the Roman Theatre last night.Those without tickets, trying to listen to the concertI found out too late that Sting was performing in Lyon last night when I was here as well. By the time I realized, the concert was sold out. (Honestly, even if they had been available, I wouldn't have been able to afford them.)The concert took place outdoors...

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A Quick Hello From Lyon

A very quick hello from Lyon, the gastronomical capital of France. My daughter is returning back to the US tomorrow morning bright and early, so we thought we would take advantage by spending a day in this lovely city. After four weeks in the Auvergne countryside, it feels great being back in a more urban surrounding, though I am not ready to get back to Brooklyn and the heat.While here, we had lunch at Paul Bocuse's bistro 'Le Nord.' The food...

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A Moment In Time: The Little Stroller Mom

Couldn't resist taking her photo as she walked by, pushing her little doll stroller through the streets of a small town in the Auverg...

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