On August 15, Catholics will celebrate the Assumption of Mary, and the rest of us will roam around the city, looking for that one opened bakery to buy a baguette.
Browsing Category France – Summer 2016
Overheard in Nantes, Summer 2016
With so many people out and about, you tend to overhear funny or weird snippets of conversation…
Bridges and Water – My Happy Place along the Loire River in Nantes
I grew up by the water—the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean. This is my happy place.
Urban Art and Fascinating Pieces of the French Urban Landscape
It’s amazing how much these urban objects can tell about a culture. So today, no people… just ubiquitous and unsung pieces of the French urban landscape.
Maybe They Are Called “French” Fries for a Reason…
When I was a kid, eating French fries—commonly known as the adjective-free noun “frites”—was a special treat.
A Typical French Seaside Market (Cheese and Crêpes included)
Article views: 1,244 In Saint-Michel, the holy trinity of food is the Super U—the medium-size supermarket is open from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. during the high season—the bakery and…