France
Street Tree Felling
The trees along Cours Lafayette have been cut down. The view down the street has been dramatically altered.
Whirlwind Through Our Schedules
I have learnt that with French strikes, it is better to wait and see before cancelling plans.
Winter Daffodils
Daffodils! In the middle of January!
Nutty Squirrel
A loud red squirrel caught my attention in the park. Camera always on hand, I zoomed in and we watched it nibble away.
Château de Versailles
After my previous post about the Grand Trianon in the grounds of the Château de Versailles, I thought I’d share a few photos of the actual palace and gardens.
Grand Trianon, Versailles
The Grand Trianon is almost as beautiful as the Château de Versailles itself, but made better by the absence of pushy crowds.
Petit Palais
The internal courtyard of the Petit Palais offers a tranquil escape from the busy Champs Elysées.
Christmas Lights in Lyon
After a subdued festival of lights, Lyon’s Christmas lights were particularly welcome this year.
Galeries Lafayette in Paris
Paris’s Galeries Lafayette is no ordinary department store.
Louvre Royal Apartments
The Napoleon III apartments in the Louvre are a reminder of its former life as a royal palace.