Waiting for takeoff
27 октября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
In the lounge waiting for takeoff
First day in Paris
28 октября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
We arrived around noon after an overnight flight and almost zero sleep but we were determined to keep going. Checked into our small hotel (lovely staff and clean albeit small rooms) and then headedЧитать далее
All those pastries are making my mouth water YUM You girls have stamina with overnight and you are still on the go WOW [Mom]
Day 2 Paris part 2
29 октября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
After the Galleries Lafayette observation deck we proceeded to do some shopping. See the shoes with which I trolled my husband - no I did not really buy them. There's an amazing array of gourmet foodЧитать далее
A recommendation for when you are back in Paris: L'As du Fallafel, Rue de Rosiers in La Marais. Not fine dining! Just fab middle eastern food - perfect for a picnic of weather permits. [Shelley]
ПутешественникHey it turns out that restaurant is really close to our hotel! On our list.
Day 2 Paris part 1
29 октября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Started the day with a stop around the corner from our hotel where we had some of the best croissant ever. Walked by another cheese shop, from which I wanted to buy many things. Began our wander byЧитать далее
Souillac
30 октября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We traveled from Paris to Souillac from where we start our walk. Small little town that must see many tourists as there are at least four small hotels. Had a beautiful dinner at ours last nightЧитать далее
And we are walking!
31 октября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
We started our walk in Roufillac and ended the day in Sarlat. 34,000 steps up and down rocky and muddy forested hills, alongside farms and rural estates and some time on country roads. Passed manyЧитать далее
ПутешественникLooks lovely. Very French country side. ❤️ The stone houses are beautiful
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What !! No kitties yet Pretty rugged territory in some shots
Sarlat
1 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
An extra day in Sarlat allowed us time to explore the medieval town and experience a great lunch with more foie gras. A little shopping as well.
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What wonderful architecture All looks so ancient and beautiful So happy you are enjoying it Mom
Sarlat to Beynac
2 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Started the day in Sarlat walking country roads and looking back on beautiful rolling hills. Walked through a lot of forested areas with lots of inclines and declines. Saw a lot of beautiful countryЧитать далее
Beynac Castle
2 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
The castle is one of the best-preserved and best known in the region.
The castle was built in the 12th century by the barons of Beynac. The sheer cliff was designed to discourage any assault fromЧитать далее
Beynac to Domme
3 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
We departed Beynac this morning, walking along the beautiful bamboo lined Dordogne River, with the castle overlooking the town. We saw several castles and estates high in the hills as we walkedЧитать далее
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I seem to be repeating myself but the whole country and architecture is amazing
Touring and Departing Domme
4 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
We started the day with the jack Russell Terriers, a cat and a beautiful breakfast. Next we wandered around the town - found another cat - and viewed the amazing view into the valley and gorgeous oldЧитать далее
ПутешественникAbsolutely stunning. The architecture and scenery, wow. Looks like you’re getting good weather 😎
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Very misty but so lovely Also looking deserted no people around Is that because of the closing of places for the winter
ПутешественникIt was essentially deserted. Such a lovely town. I expect it is crawling with tourists in the summer.
Domme to Carsac
4 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
A good walk today up and down forested pathways, on paths beside farms and through a couple of small villages. We saw fields of corn stretching as far as the eye could see. Sadly many stretched as farЧитать далее
ПутешественникAbsolutely stunning. The architecture and scenery, wow. Looks like you’re having good weather 😎
Carsac to Souillac
5 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We departed the beautiful La Villa Romaine and headed out on the last leg of our walk. We walked along the corner rail bed turned walking path. Saw a gorgeous chateau in the hills and some peacefulЧитать далее
Souillac to Bordeaux
6 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Starting the day with the news of the Trump win was awful. Yet we carried on by train to Bordeaux. On arrival we wandered the city, had yummy cocktails in the intercontinental hotel (which I forgot toЧитать далее
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I assume this is your hotel Looks very luxurious Yes the news was awful about the election Hate to think of the next 4 years and what it will bring to Canada
Bordeaux
7 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Our second day in Bordeaux. Lots of walking the city, a little shopping, eating and drinking. A movie theatre (even theatres are in historic and beautiful buildings), a statue of a former primeЧитать далее
Avignon - market and basilica
9 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We arrived in Avignon last night. Set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. A gorgeous city. We started our day visiting Les Halles d'Avignon - the market -Читать далее
Avignon - Palais des Papes Pont d'Avigno
9 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The most iconic site of Avignon, Palais des Papes, the Pont d'Avignon, the Theater and the centre ville square.
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This looks like so much fun to ride Is it still in operation
Aix en Provence and Arles
10 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
We started the day by renting a car in Avignon and driving to Aux en Provence.
Christmas tree in the main square
Beautiful buildings around the city
A shop that sells nothing but cheese
Statues,Читать далее
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You should get a second career as a photographer It is amazing looking at all this
Around Avignon
11 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
Armistice day in Avignon
Opera house on the square across from our hotel
Saint Agricol church
Lunch at Les Festival Comptoir Gourmand - sadly I neglected to take a photo of the gorgeous cheeseЧитать далее
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It is a good thing you walk so much to walk off the pounds you are likely eating Looks so delicious
Marseilles Adventure
12 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Yesterday we had quite the adventure trying to visit Marseilles. We departed Avignon on the train which was delayed more than a half hour. Then at some point the train was stopped for over an hour dueЧитать далее
Love how you were able to laugh together through it all. Yes... 🥂 John Horgan 😔 [Carol]
ПутешественникWhen are you revisiting Marseilles ??? So sad about John Horgan Met him at your wedding Charming man Glad you were at least able to get some food
Orange
13 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
Visited Orange, a small city close to Avignon
Arc du Triomphe, built under Tiberius in homage to the veterans of Caesar's 2nd Gallic Legion
Notre Dame du Nazareth
Coliseum built in the 1stЧитать далее
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Mary looks like she is not impressed with whatever you just said
ПутешественникJust my response to Sandra cajoling me into taking another selfie. 😉
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I would not do well choosing food there What on earth is that
Chateau Neuf Du Pape
13 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Streets of Chateau Neuf
Notre Dame Asomption
Fields of grapes as far as the eye can see
Farewell Avignon
14 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ 🌙 7 °C
A lovely city. So glad we came. Finished our last night with a great dinner at Arlequin. Now we are about to take the high speed train to Paris.
ПутешественникHow many more days do you have there in France? Did you find something to buy yourself in Avignon as you thought you might ?
ПутешественникDid not find anything yet. On the search for a perfect pair of walking boots.
Back in Paris
15 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
We arrived back in Paris yesterday and wandered the city. So many fabulous buildings and sights. I loved the fountain in a square with all the moving characters. The performing arts centre is anЧитать далее
Second last day in Paris
15 ноября 2024 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C
Lots of walking. Some fun discoveries and disappointments. We started our day at an amazing patisserie around the corner from our hotel. Beautiful pastries and coffee for breakfast. Then we walked forЧитать далее
ПутешественникWow, what an adventure! You have seen so much and had amazing food :)
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Quite the adventure Lovely that Mary found those books So I guess you head for home tomorrow ?
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