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Submitted by SalB on May 14, 2004 - 2:28pm.
Under Travel Help a person named "Simmie" just asked about handicapped transportation from Metz to LaRochelle. It was listed as being posted May 14 although it is currently May 13 (3:12 PM Pacific time).
At any rate, I replied, hit "Done" and the entire thread simply disappeared. Is it out in cyberspace or are you now reviewing posts before they go up?
Just curious.
At any rate, I replied, hit "Done" and the entire thread simply disappeared. Is it out in cyberspace or are you now reviewing posts before they go up?
Just curious.
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If you're really interested, let me know. I can't get pictures on Francetoday.com and the pictures are my particular interest. BTW, we're not very normal travelers. Outside of Paris we use the Logis de France chain and even Campanile on occasion. We don't do starred restaurants and often picnic on the road. We haven't taken a taxi yet and have only taken the RER out to Versailles. We're leased Peugeot 206 (and Metro in Paris) people.
What I'm trying to say is the journals probably wouldn't be of interest to people who flag a taxi, stay in 3 and 4 star hotels and eat at gourmet restaurants. My idea of shopping is buying a scarf in Strasbourg during the soldes. We like small towns, friendly people and beautiful scenery. I think we're what most people would call boring. We're very happy though!!
Merci beaucoup.
;-)
Well, it's appropriate, isn't it that technical difficulties of various levels befall the Technical difficulties forum. Non?
We're still looking into it right now and we'll let you know as soon as we know. The programming Squad was sent on it full speed ahead!
BTW, if you, and any else who has read through this has other journal, about your past trip to France, we'd be very happy to put them online (with picture and all) they are a great way to help others find what they need to visit.
N'est-ce pas?
FC
I reposted the Normandy information under "Travel Help" because it seemed more appropriate. The "Technical Difficulties" is having enough problems without a Norman Invasion!
"Drove north through Fleury and Perriers-sur-Andelle to follow signs to Château de Vascoeuil where we parked. Paid our entrance fee and wandered in. You immediately start to see sculptures and mosaics on the lawn and in every nook and cranny. The lovely old Château is also a museum of modern art and has a wonderful collection including Calder, Leger, Dali and others. We took pictures and went through a restored farmhouse and followed a stream (the river Andelle) to an
outdoor salon de thé, the Restaurant La Cascade. They had a good choice of menu items and prices in the little restaurant beside two waterfalls and in the shadow of a sculpture that would have fit in the fountain at the Pompidou Center in Paris. Ed had an excellent grilled salmon and I got roast duck. Our wonderful waiter tried his English and we tried our French. Good food; good fun; perfect setting."
There is more but this gives you the idea. There was a Cocteau exhibit that day. In the tower of the chateau we met an older gentleman who was absolutely amazing. He told us all about the history of the chateau . . . all the while insisting he didn't speak any English. He was so funny and very knowledgeable. The restaurant was good and the setting incredible. Obviously, it could be cold and wet in November, but it's worth a try.
There is Honfleur which is a major tourist destination . . . but for a reason. It's utterly charming. The Falaise dAval has been photographed so many times that I'm sure you've seen it, but the real thing is better than the photos. If you haven't visited Giverny, this would be the time to do it. Monet aside, the little town itself is beautiful. While you're in the area, visit Château Gaillard at les Andelys. The chateau is in ruins, but the view is to die for. Have you seen Mont St. Michel? Also, you should visit Bayeux for both tapestry and the glorious cathedral. If you have time, get John Chapman's "Slow Way to Paris" from the library and read it. We followed in his footsteps (car tracks!) several times and enjoyed it immensely. I think it's out of print but I'm sure a good library would have it.
Normandy is wonderful. One day we followed little handpainted signs to a farm that sold cider. We ended up way way out in the boonies but we found the place and the cider was not only excellent, the farmer's wife was selling little grape cakes so be got one for dinner. In the area you might try St. Felician cheese. It's not quite as good as The Temptation of St. Felician cheese, but it's a close second. We did enjoy it and it's not one you seem mentioned often.
When in November are you going? We're returning Nov. 13th so we might be there at the same time. That would be funny. Where are you going and how long are you staying? Isn't it fun to plan trips?
I think I'll check the web site and see if we can toss in one more trip this year. We're going to London in a couple weeks and we have tickets to Nice in Oct. That gives us the better part of the summer to go someplace.
Thanks for the info. Hope we can use it.
A couple of my posts got back on the forum tonight, but a couple (including this one) did not. I feel like I'm being censored and I'd love to know why. I hope I didn't offend anyone!
It's frustrating to see there's been a reply and then open the category to a message telling you the category is empty. Hopefully it's just a computer glitch.
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