Random Photo: Inside the Beaubourg
Wednesday December 21st 2011, 3:05 pm
Filed under: art/culture/design,paris,photos

field trip class at pompidou centre paris
How fun would it be to have a field trip at the Georges Pompidou Centre in Paris analyzing Matisse et al? Very.



Small Brother Sarkozy
Thursday November 17th 2011, 5:59 pm
Filed under: art/culture/design,funny,paris,photos,politics

small brother sarkozyThe French version of Big Brother is actually Small Brother…..seen in Paris today. LOL



Random Photo: Dessert in Dijon
Friday August 05th 2011, 6:27 pm
Filed under: daily life,food and drinks,photos,travel and places

dessert in dijon france
Portions are undoubtedly getting bigger in France. This dessert is so huge you have to eat it with an ice cream scoop.



Random Photo: Wasabi Cheese
Sunday July 17th 2011, 11:25 am
Filed under: cheese / fromage,photos

wasabi cheese in france
I guess you would call that a melding of cultures.



Random Photo: Sunflowers
Tuesday June 28th 2011, 10:21 am
Filed under: art/culture/design,photos,Provence

sunflowers in provence france
No wonder Van Gogh hung around Provence.



Planking the Pope Palace
Saturday June 18th 2011, 10:53 pm
Filed under: photos,Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur,weird

planking pope palace palais des papes avignon france
My family and I decided to bring planking (à plat ventre) back to France…at least for a short while.



Random Photo: We Know Where the Elephant Hunter Lives
Friday May 20th 2011, 1:15 pm
Filed under: Nievre,photos

elephant head in france
Looking for elephants in France? There’s at least part of one at the Chateau de Prye.



Random Photo: Soap
Tuesday March 29th 2011, 7:24 pm
Filed under: daily life,photos,products

savon de marseille soap french
Savon de Marseille



Random Photo: Palais des papes
Monday March 14th 2011, 4:10 pm
Filed under: photos,Provence

palais des papes
Palais des papes/Pope Palace – Avignon, France



Château de Castelnaud
Sunday March 06th 2011, 3:57 pm
Filed under: Dordogne,photos,tips,travel and places,travel tip

It’s places like Château de Castelnaud (and the village Castelnaud-la-Chapelle) that make the Perigord one of my favorite regions to travel to in France. Alhough privately owned, it’s open to the public, and I highly recommend visiting the château and nearby countryside especially for the spectacular views from the castle/fortress of the surrounding area and the Dordogne River. From atop the fortress, you can see the châteaux of Beynac and Marqueyssac and the medieval village of La Roque-Gageac. NOTE: Like most smaller French villages I feature on this blog, you’ll need a car to get here and explore the vast Black Perigord.

Château de Castelnaud is a treasure trove filled with fascinating history and trivia as well as beautiful medieval architecture.
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Château de Castelnaud (website)
Musée de la guerre au Moyen Âge
24250 Castelnaud-la-Chapelle France
Telephone: +33 (0)5 53 31 30 00
GPS :44°48’57.59’’ N
1°08’33.02’’E

Here’s a slideshow of photos I took of Château de Castelnaud:



Random Photo: Street Art
Thursday March 03rd 2011, 1:38 pm
Filed under: art/culture/design,Normandy,photos

chalk graffiti in honfleur france
Erasable Graffiti seen in Honfleur, France.



Art Exhibit in Arles
Sunday February 13th 2011, 2:12 pm
Filed under: art/culture/design,photos,Provence,video

the forest art exhibit in arles
This photo’s from an art exhibit (sculptures and paintings) we went to called, “Terre, Arbres & Forêts” (Earth, Trees & Forests) – artwork by artist/filmmaker Vincent Lajarige. This is one of the coolest venues for an exhibition held inside the Chapelle Sainte-Anne in Arles.

 



Random Photo: Roanne
Thursday February 03rd 2011, 2:57 pm
Filed under: photos,travel and places

roanne france



Random Photo: Moulure
Sunday January 02nd 2011, 11:01 am
Filed under: art/culture/design,photos

moulure in dijon



Random Photo: Pigs Feet in Jelly
Saturday November 06th 2010, 8:04 pm
Filed under: food and drinks,photos

pigs feet pied en gelee french food france
I know what you’re thinking: these jellified halved pigs’ feet look scrumptious.

Related: What the French Say About Pigs



Tarte aux escargots / Snail Pie!
Sunday October 31st 2010, 5:25 pm
Filed under: Bourgogne/Burgundy,food and drinks,photos

tarte aux escargots snail pie quiche
Not knocking this but does this tarte aux escargots /snail pie (really more like a quiche) entice anybody? I didn’t get it and opted for a yummy apple tart, but maybe if I stay longer in Burgundy, snails will eventually seem like a treat.



Random Photo: Piggies
Wednesday October 27th 2010, 4:00 pm
Filed under: Bourgogne/Burgundy,photos

piggy banks in france
Piggy banks seen in Vezelay. Were they made in France? Don’t answer that.



Random Photo: Croque Monsieur Frites
Friday October 15th 2010, 3:27 pm
Filed under: food and drinks,photos

croque monsieur frites
Sometimes a croque monsieur (a ham, melted cheese and bechamel sauce sandwich) and fries hit the spot.



Random Photo: Panda Shoes
Saturday October 02nd 2010, 7:37 pm
Filed under: fashion,photos,shopping,tips

panda shoes in france
These panda shoes would look cute on one of my little nieces. FYI: Seen in Macon, France.



I Heart French Fries
Wednesday September 29th 2010, 3:43 pm
Filed under: photos,weird

i heart french fries
Seen on the TGV. Why not J’♥ Frites? Because English is so much cooler in France. Soon, we’ll all be speaking English here. No need to learn French!



Random Photo: Red Bell Pepper Ice Cream
Sunday September 19th 2010, 8:41 am
Filed under: food and drinks,photos

bell pepper ice cream
Tasty appetizer from a hidden place in Burgundy. (I’ll try to write about it later.)



Random Photo: Pastries
Thursday September 16th 2010, 2:32 pm
Filed under: food and drinks,pastries,photos

pastries
Because pastries rule in France.



Rue Mouffetard, Paris
Sunday September 12th 2010, 12:52 pm
Filed under: paris,photos,stories,travel and places

Going back to Rue Mouffetard after a long while, reminded me of one of the very first times I was there. I was visiting a film student friend who lived on the street. We were hanging out the 3rd story window of his apartment watching people, and he suddenly jumps and screams, “THAT’S Wim Wenders!” I’m like, “Are you sure? You can only see the top of his head. How can you tell?” He says, “I just know the top of Wim Wender’s head! It’s him sitting outside at that cafe, I swear.” He started running down the stairs. “Let’s go meet him!” I ran down with him. And, it turned out to actually be him; it was the man who made one of my all time favorite movies right before my very eyes. We chatted for a minute or two about nothing in particular. My buddy got his autograph. I wished I had my camera with me but that was when I rarely took any photos. I totally regret that. Anyway, I didn’t see Wim Wenders this time but here are some photos I took on Rue Mouffetard a couple of weeks ago.
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rue mouffetard paris france
rue mouffetard paris france
rue mouffetard paris france
rue mouffetard paris france
rue mouffetard paris france
rue mouffetard paris france



Bernard Loiseau

Chef Bernard Loiseau, known for his world class fine cuisine, is no longer with us but his Three Michelin starred restaurant, La Côte d’Or and hotel, Le Relais Bernard Loiseau in Saulieu continue his legacy largely due to his family’s dedication and current chef Patrick Bertron. His attention to detail, focus on exceptional dining and overall perfectionism is felt everywhere here, and if anything, Bernard Loiseau should be remembered for what he was able to achieve during his lifetime and the hallmark he leaves behind. Nothing else.

We loved staying at Le Relais and eating La Côte d’Or. If you come to France and don’t make it to one of Bernard Loiseau’s establishments, you’ll be missing out on what would be one of the most memorable trips and meals you’ve ever had.

Some photos from our trip!

Le Relais Bernard Loiseau
21210 Saulieu – Bourgogne, (Côte d’Or, Burgundy) France
Tel. : + 33 (0)3 80 90 53 53
E-mail : contact@bernard-loiseau.com
CLOSED Tuesday-Wednesday from November 2 to December 22, 2010

Other Bernard Loiseau locations:

Restaurant Loiseau des vignes
31, rue Maufoux – 21200 Beaune, Bourgogne, France
Tel. : + 33 (0)3 80 24 12 06
E-mail : loiseaudesvignes@bernard-loiseau.com
CLOSED every Sunday and Monday

Restaurant Tante Louise
41, rue Boissy d’Anglas – 75008 Paris, France
Tel. : + 33 (0)1 42 65 06 85
E-mail : tante.louise@bernard-loiseau.com
CLOSED every Saturday and Sunday

Restaurant Tante Marguerite
5, rue de Bourgogne – 75007 Paris, France
Tel. : + 33 (0)1 45 51 79 42
E-mail : tante.marguerite@bernard-loiseau.com
CLOSED every Saturday and Sunday



Sixt Pokes Fun at Sarkozy in a German Ad
Tuesday April 27th 2010, 7:43 pm
Filed under: art/culture/design,cars/bikes/etc,funny,photos,politics

sixt making fun of sarkozy in german ad
Who can blame the car rental company, Sixt, for poking fun at Sarkozy’s height? In this German ad, it says, “Do like Ms. Bruni. Get a small French (one).”