France

Sunlit garden with potted plants and lush green hedge.

What’s to Like and Not to Like in French Culture

11/14/2025
May 2019 Cleanliness:  We always thought of Switzerland and Germany as the epitomes of outdoor...
France
Historic Gothic-style church tower with intricate stone carvings and statues.

The Cathars – A Short History

11/14/2025
The first battle of the Crusade against the Cathars occurred in Beziers, close to the...
France
A vibrant field of yellow flowers under a clear sky with trees in the background.

Brittany April 2023

11/14/2025
Britany by Jean Luc Bannalec In January our friend Axel recommended we try a series...
France
A whimsical amusement park ride with cartoonish heads on a spinning structure.

Aix-en-Provence

11/14/2025
So we missed the Solar Eclipse.  Darn!  Oh well, we’ll catch the next one. 2044? ...
France
Person walking towards an ancient stone fortress entrance under a blue sky.

Carcassonne

09/04/2025
Travels with Anzie – Carcassonne April 2018 Why Visit?  The city of Carcassonne is divided...
France
Woman in light green shirt and white pants standing by a reflective water feature in a city square.

Bordeaux

09/04/2025
Travels with Anzie:  France 2021 September 2021 We’re taking a two-week break from southwest France...
France
Historic building entrance with ornate stone arch and people gathered outside.

A Perfect Day in Narbonne

08/20/2025
Travels With Anzie: A Perfect Day in Narbonne February 1, 2014 See Photos Here we...
France
Person joyfully posing with arms outstretched in a narrow street.

Lagrasse

08/20/2025
Travels with Anzie : Lagrasse, France 17 January, 2014 Meet Bea and David. In August,...
France
View of the Eiffel Tower against a partly cloudy sky.

Paris and Strikes

08/20/2025
April 10, 2006 Paris Strikes Check out the Paris and Strikes photos attached. We’ve finished...
France
Two elderly men engaged in a lively conversation, sharing stories.

Easter in France and Finding Chuck’s French Brother 

08/20/2025
March 2006 Easter in France and Chuck’s French brother Check out the Easter in France...
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