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Hôtel de Lamballe 26 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
A small museum to visit if you are interested in French literature is where Honoré de Balzac (1790-1850) spent seven years (1840-47). Balzac was definitely one of France’s leading authors, one of the...
To be recommended? 22 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
It’s not in my habits to recommend hotels. I never stayed in this one, I have no commission… , but considering the looks and where it’s to be found, I believe I would try it if I were a visitor to Par...
Beach? 19 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
There are at present some beach activities in front of the Town Hall. This place is often used, transformed for temporary activities (see previous posts). Now, it’s time for beach volley. If you want ...
If you want to climb... 15 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
If you want to climb to the top of the “Tour-Saint-Jacques”, it’s now or - perhaps - never. The tower is normally closed to visitors, but exceptionally it’s now open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays un...
Capri 12 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
We made it twice to Capri. A first trip with a ferry from – and back to Sorrento and a second one on a private boat around the island. The village of Capri offers a mixture of lively walking (and sho...
... AD 79 8 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
While in the area, a visit to Vesuvius and the ruins of what was covered by its eruption AD 79, including of course Pompeii and Heraculaneum is of course a "must". Vesuivius has erupted many times,....
I want to go back... 5 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
So, again, we were lucky to find a fabulous villa for our annual holidays, kids and grandkids, all together. We stayed in a little village, Sant’ Agata sui due Golfi. The house was excellent and we go...
Naples 1 Aug 2013 | 03:00 am
Back from too short family holidays in Italy. This time we had rented a house on the Sorrentino Penisula, perhaps more known for its Amalfi Coast, close to Capri, Vesuvius … and Naples. “Forgetting” ...
I'm off again for a little while... 11 Jul 2013 | 03:00 am
I will be on the Amalfi Coast for a while, together with kids and grandkids. There will be no time for blogging. Normally, I should be back end July. See you then! (Just below you will find a post, ....
86 statues 11 Jul 2013 | 02:55 am
During important restoration and enlargement of the Louvre during the 19th century it was decided to decorate the facades of the « Cour Napoléon » by 86 statues of “hommes illustres” (not a single wom...
