Today we would be taking a tour into the Dombes region to visit the picturesque town of Chatillon sur Chalaronne where we will have the opportunity to taste the regional specialty of frog's legs and visit a snail farm. Now I have had snails on many occasions. I love them especially done in a garlicky … Continue reading Frogs and Snails and puppy dog tails
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Vienne France
We spent an afternoon sailing along the Rhone as we headed to Vienne. We could eat as much as we liked of the "Calorie Free" Ice Cream after lunch. Then Muriel, Tania, Peter and I did a tour of the Wheelhouse with Captain Tony and Pierre about river navigation. Captain Tony … Continue reading Vienne France
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La Boheme – on Sydney Harbour – Mrs Macquaries Point
Last week I flew to Sydney from Melbourne to catch up with my sister Paula, daughter Sarah and nieces Rachael and Penny. Paula, Penny and Rachael flew to Sydney from Perth. We arrived on the Tuesday, I flew via Virgin and Paula and crew flew Qantas. I hadn't told Paula who I was flying with … Continue reading La Boheme – on Sydney Harbour – Mrs Macquaries Point
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Ardeche Steam Train
When I knew that we would be going on a Steam train I was beyond excited. As a child I loved catching the steam train for family picnics and school outings. Hanging the head out as you go along the tracks. The clickety clack of the wheels and the whistle as the train headed to … Continue reading Ardeche Steam Train
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Viviers – Ardèche Region
By the time everyone came back from the Truffle Farm and Grignon Castle I was bursting to get out and do some exploring. Being sick is awful, double that when away on holidays. Poor Muriel, as soon as she came back I was like "come on let's go exploring in Viviers. " A quick … Continue reading Viviers – Ardèche Region
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Grignan Castle – Château de Grignan
Grignan Castle Or as it is known – The Chateau de Grignan is built on a hilltop with the small village built around it. At present the number of people living here is just over 1,500. The village dates back to the 11th century with the walls being … Continue reading Grignan Castle – Château de Grignan
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Palace of the Popes Avignon
Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, … Continue reading Palace of the Popes Avignon
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Pont Saint Benezet – The Bridge of Avignon
As we were having breakfast our ship was sailing into Avignon. We passed by the famous Pont Saint Benezet - The bridge of Avignon. This bridge was built in the 12 century and is made famous by the song - Sur le Pont d'Avignon.but it is better known as the Pont d'Avignon on which one … Continue reading Pont Saint Benezet – The Bridge of Avignon
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The Olive Farm
After a hearty breakfast aboard the ship, those of us who were going on the morning tour to the Olive Farm and Les Baux de Provence boarded our coach. It wasn't a very long drive to the Olive Farm. Moulin du Calanquet Saint Remy de Provence . The road leading to the Farm House was … Continue reading The Olive Farm
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Arriving in Arles
The bus trip was a bit long and to top it off one poor lady coughed most of the way. She sounded awful. Later on the second leg of the trip up the Seine people were dropping like flies with the flu. It turns out that's what she had. Probably needed a mask and antibacterial … Continue reading Arriving in Arles
Travel and Lifestyle with Bree 