After our visit to Chateau Le Breuil-en-Auge, our coach stopped for quick visit to Beuvron-en-Auge. Situated to the west of Lisieux and 25 kilometres east of Caen in the Calvados department of Normandy, Beuvron-en-Auge is one of the most beautiful villages of France. The house's are half-timbered of which Normandy is famous for. The village is small and … Continue reading Beuvron-en-Auge, Normandy
Chateau du Breuil en Auge – A Taste of Normandy
We visited Chateau Le Breuil en Auge and its famous distillery for tasting of their cider. Of course we also were able to sample the cheese that is produced in the area. Can I just say "thank you to all of those at my table who decided to not try the cheese. Some were … Continue reading Chateau du Breuil en Auge – A Taste of Normandy
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A stroll through Giverny France
Giverny is roughly 3 kms from Vernon and only 75 kms from Paris. So an easy day trip by car or one of the many day tours that go there. You can also stay in one of the many little "Gites" or B&B's that are in Giverny or Vernon. Giverny is pronounced - Jee-va-nyee. It is … Continue reading A stroll through Giverny France
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The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries
Back in April of this year my sister Paula, our niece Penny and myself - Bree went to the exhibition of the The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries at the Art Gallery of NSW. Designed in Paris around 1500, these tapestries are considered to be some of the greatest surviving masterpieces of medieval European … Continue reading The Lady and the Unicorn Tapestries
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Claude Monet’s Garden
Claude Monet's garden and house is in Giverny Normandy. We have all seen the photos of the garden on the internet, Museums. To actually be there and see all the different colors and flowers is one of the greatest things anyone can do. At the previous post I said I wasn't into flower arranging but that … Continue reading Claude Monet’s Garden
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Chateau de Bizy
It was only a very short drive in the coach to Chateau de Bizy. Hidden behind trees in a huge estate is Bizy Castle. The castle and the park surrounding Bizy is under monumental protection and features water gardens of the baroque splendors of the 18th century. The famous stables still home for a … Continue reading Chateau de Bizy
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Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Paris & River Cruise
I should have read the brochure properly. In 2016 when in Paris and had a morning sightseeing tour of Paris, our coach stopped many times for loo (Australian for toilet, bathroom )stops, coffee stops and opportunity to take photos. This time we were whizzed around the sites of Paris, look left look right, it … Continue reading Panoramic Sightseeing Tour of Paris & River Cruise
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The TGV is fast! Lyon to Paris in less than 2 hours!
Excitement and sadness filled the air as our cruise along the Rhone had ended. We would be heading to Paris on the TGV - which translates to very very fast. Our coaches arrived to take us to the Lyon Part-Dieu railway station. Wow such a busy train station. We had been warned that pick pockets … Continue reading The TGV is fast! Lyon to Paris in less than 2 hours!
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Zurich 28/7/16
Today is 2 years ago that my sisters and I started our first holiday overseas. I have added some photos and updated the blog post. Hope you enjoy it as much as we did.
Such a long day, left home at 6.30 am in the morning of the 27/7/16 here in country Victoria. Arrived at the airport at 9.30am, found a cafe where I was able to charge my phone and have a cuppa and something to eat. Had to wait till 12.30 pm to check in so it was a bit of a wait. I struck up a conversation with the young guy next to me, he was from the states and was waiting for his flight to Perth where he would then do a trek over the Nullabor Plains with some friends.
That 3 hours went so quickly as we chatted. Thank you to whoever you are 🙂
Checked in and noticed I had been put in a different seat to what we had been allocated so I sent a text to Paula so when they checked in at Perth they…
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Lyon France – just a few more pics
It was fascinating watching the young children play in the fountains. We could have watched them for hours. The pools were crowded. What else does one do on a hot day. Wander around doing touristy things or going for a swim. We did the tourist things. Im so glad we did. You can … Continue reading Lyon France – just a few more pics
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