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The Silver Tower: the oldest French restaurant

In Paris stands La Tour d'Argent ( the Silver Tower ), a restaurant considered to be the oldest in France and amongst the first European restaurants. Between myth and reality, La Tour d'Argent has received some of the most influential people of the last centuries, served millions of meals and offers a stunning view on the Seine River and Notre Dame Cathedral. (more…)
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

How to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in French? Like many other countries, December is a month of celebration in France. Christmas and New Year's Eve are the main festivities. (more…)
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Lost in France: Discovering the Auvergne

I didn’t mean to go there, it wasn't my intention at all, and yet what better proof is there of the old adage, "Everything happens for a reason"? Perhaps it was a combination of driving on the right hand side of the road and driving in a right hand drive vehicle. Perhaps it was fate. Whatever the reason, I ended up in the Auvergne, a place I had never heard of before, and I never wanted to leave! The Auvergne is in the centre of the Massif Central. Of course, being in the middle of France means that it has no coastline. Usually this would be enough to put me…
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The Silver Tower: the oldest French restaurant

In Paris stands La Tour d'Argent ( the Silver Tower ), a restaurant considered to be the oldest in France and amongst the first European restaurants. Between myth and reality, La Tour d'Argent has received some of the most influential people of the last centuries, served millions of meals and offers a stunning view on the Seine River and Notre Dame Cathedral. (more…)
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

How to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in French? Like many other countries, December is a month of celebration in France. Christmas and New Year's Eve are the main festivities. (more…)
Read More

Lost in France: Discovering the Auvergne

I didn’t mean to go there, it wasn't my intention at all, and yet what better proof is there of the old adage, "Everything happens for a reason"? Perhaps it was a combination of driving on the right hand side of the road and driving in a right hand drive vehicle. Perhaps it was fate. Whatever the reason, I ended up in the Auvergne, a place I had never heard of before, and I never wanted to leave! The Auvergne is in the centre of the Massif Central. Of course, being in the middle of France means that it has no coastline. Usually this would be enough to put me…
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The Silver Tower: the oldest French restaurant

In Paris stands La Tour d'Argent ( the Silver Tower ), a restaurant considered to be the oldest in France and amongst the first European restaurants. Between myth and reality, La Tour d'Argent has received some of the most influential people of the last centuries, served millions of meals and offers a stunning view on the Seine River and Notre Dame Cathedral. (more…)
Read More

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

How to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in French? Like many other countries, December is a month of celebration in France. Christmas and New Year's Eve are the main festivities. (more…)
Read More

Lost in France: Discovering the Auvergne

I didn’t mean to go there, it wasn't my intention at all, and yet what better proof is there of the old adage, "Everything happens for a reason"? Perhaps it was a combination of driving on the right hand side of the road and driving in a right hand drive vehicle. Perhaps it was fate. Whatever the reason, I ended up in the Auvergne, a place I had never heard of before, and I never wanted to leave! The Auvergne is in the centre of the Massif Central. Of course, being in the middle of France means that it has no coastline. Usually this would be enough to put me…
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The Silver Tower: the oldest French restaurant

In Paris stands La Tour d'Argent ( the Silver Tower ), a restaurant considered to be the oldest in France and amongst the first European restaurants. Between myth and reality, La Tour d'Argent has received some of the most influential people of the last centuries, served millions of meals and offers a stunning view on the Seine River and Notre Dame Cathedral. (more…)
Read More

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !

How to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in French? Like many other countries, December is a month of celebration in France. Christmas and New Year's Eve are the main festivities. (more…)
Read More

Lost in France: Discovering the Auvergne

I didn’t mean to go there, it wasn't my intention at all, and yet what better proof is there of the old adage, "Everything happens for a reason"? Perhaps it was a combination of driving on the right hand side of the road and driving in a right hand drive vehicle. Perhaps it was fate. Whatever the reason, I ended up in the Auvergne, a place I had never heard of before, and I never wanted to leave! The Auvergne is in the centre of the Massif Central. Of course, being in the middle of France means that it has no coastline. Usually this would be enough to put me…
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