When I was in Provence a few years back with some of my friends, we stayed in a little village that is outside the larger town of Uzes. It was about 10 minutes down the road, so we ended up… Read More ›
France
Sleeping in Provence
St Quentin de Poterie is a small village just outside of Uzes in southern France. “Poterie” means potter, and the place gets its name from the history of clay pottery that has been made here for over 1000 years. The… Read More ›
Parisian glass, or a Frenchman’s trash is my treasure
When I travel to Paris, it’s always on a strict budget. However, I also like to shop and bring something home. I found hidden in the Marais district antiques area a shop that is filled with very affordable “treasures”. Still,… Read More ›
The hatred of Marie-Loise Pailleron
John Singer Sargent was probably the best known portrait painter of his time. He was talented enough to make a living painting the famous and the rich. He painted a American President and English Royalty. While his most famous painting… Read More ›
Normandy – and How to Make the Best of Missed Plans
Blood and Guts Tour Part 3 During our adventure to France, I decide to take Richard and Travis to Normandy, so that we could see Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery. I consulted brochures at the hotel, and found a… Read More ›
I’m going to PARIS, but not like I used to…
(Next week: Watch for Kitty’s photo series on Paris) At one time I could go to Paris and walk all day. I would come home to my room tired but happy, because I am at heart a flaneur. Paris is… Read More ›
Two Different Girls 