Tag: France
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Who’s That With Old St. Nick?
“Up on the rooftop reindeer pause, out jumps good old Santa Claus”, but who is that crazy character that came with him? In many parts of the world children have a very different vision in their head, when Santa Claus comes to town. Santa Claus is a tradition celebrated here in the United States, while…
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A School Day in France
As we get into our own back to school routines, I thought it might be interesting to check in and see how school children in France, typically spend their day. Traditionally, the school day runs from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Schools are closed Wednesday and Sunday, and children often have a half-day of school on Saturday.…
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Princess for a day!
It was suggested that when traveling with kids, a good idea might be to give them full reign for a day (or two or three). We decided while we were in Paris, this would be a great place to do it. There is so much to see and why not change up what we normally…
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The Joy of Eating in France
Our experience of eating in France has been no less than a delectable celebration of food. Every meal we have had here has been incredible. Food is very regional and being in Normandy, we have certainly enjoyed our fair share of Camembert cheese. One of the most delicious meals we enjoyed was a stew with…
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Down on the Bayeux, in Normandy
Okay, maybe not the same bayou but work with me… Bayeux is a wonderful village in the Normandy region of France. It is located 7km from the English Channel or La Manche, as the French call it. Bayeux’s history dates back to the 1st century where is was a Gallo-Roman settlement. The city was largely…
Living in the Fields 