where French living is at its best
This might be hard humour to get when one is not familiar with the 64 region, district # given to Pyrénées Atlantiques. Plus humour does not travel very well across different cultures. In any case, let me share the latest video of the local tourism office to promote the region to its very loyal and [...]
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Have a read of this article accessible from the web site of Rendez Vous en France, the French government funded organization that promotes tourism in France. It provides an update and a valuable resource on how to source restaurants with good value with a red Michelin restaurant and hotel guidebook in hands. Precisely in 2012, [...]
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Europe, and both sides of the Basque countries have not been spared, are experiencing a cold spell. My Canadian content leads me to smile as indeed there is so little white stuff on the ground but my French Basque origins make me realize how magic, fantastic or worrysome for others the sight of snow and deep cold [...]
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My Canadian husband shared this article with me since raising a family with the references of two different cultures is our daily fare. Will not comment further since I have not read the book but clearly I can see why there was matter for research in comparing the parenting styles between French and anglo approaches. I [...]
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Here is an American view on the type of cultural adjustment it takes for an avid American skier to enjoy skiing in the Pyrénées the Spanish way. I can relate to that lifestyle around skiing in the Pyrénées although the Spanish have perfected it over the French, with late start up time, long lunches in the [...]
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Just back from 18 days in Southwest France. Time with family and friends and enjoyment of the region was my main agenda. I only worked for a few days at the end of the stay, meeting with local service providers, visiting homes and hotels. Here are a few samples of what Southwest France can feel like [...]
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Here is some material to feed the stereotype: the French take their food seriously… even when on skis or snow shoes, and even more in the Southwest of France. While in Baréges- La Mongie, at the foot of the Tourmalet pass ( a well known pass by fans of the Tour de France), and taking a [...]
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Here is a low key video I took with my phone in Bayonne on December 31st. A local musical group, Baionan Kantuz, was inviting anyone to join them to sing in Basque at noon under the arches of the cloister of Bayonne to mark the end of the year. Hundreds of people responded, the joy [...]
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Fresh info from the Paris tourism bureau to professionals that might be of interest to some of you. Following text corresponds to extracts of their newsletter: …/… The Paris Convention and Visitor’s Bureau launches its 6th edition of “Shopping by Paris”. Starting with “Christmas Shopping” on December 1st and going until the end of February, [...]
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The details of the trip are reviewed in an earlier blog post . Here is a video shot on our last day in the Basque country, with some of the travellers sharing their thoughts on the trip . It was a real treat sharing my region with such a special life loving group. Click here for more [...]
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