Monthly Archives: August 2021

Moret-sur-Loing

Posted on August 29, 2021 by John Zumsteg

When we first came to France for a long-stay vacation, we lived in the small town of Montigny-sur-Loing (“Montigny on the Loing River”). As I researched places around Montigny I came across Moret-sur-Loing, about 10 miles away, and found that … Continue reading →

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A Ramble to Montreuil-sur-Mer

Posted on August 23, 2021 by John

Our friends Jamie and Hervé have sung the praises of Montreuil-sur-Mer since they visited the town several years ago (Hervé is from a small town not far away) and when they suggested we meet them there for a couple days, … Continue reading →

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Paris

Posted on August 14, 2021 by John

This week we came to Paris for three days. Now any halfway-regular reader of this blog knows that we love Paris. We think it is the best city in the world, a qualification that may not be exactly valid because … Continue reading →

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Sancerre

Posted on August 8, 2021 by John

Last Thursday we took a day trip to the Sancerre region, for two reasons: to buy some Sancerre wine from a winery that we’ve visited and bought from since we started our long stays here, and to have lunch with … Continue reading →

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On the Road Again

Posted on August 4, 2021 by John

Yes, believe it or else, we are back in the traveling mode. We arrived in France last Sunday, after reasonably pleasant flights on Delta Airlines – St. Louis to Atlanta and then Atlanta to Paris. Picked up a car, drove … Continue reading →

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