Au Revoir

April 16

Paris

Our last day and night in Paris--so sad. We finished off our days with a visit to the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre.  What had been a very Bohemiam area is now a huge tourist area. The church is recent--it was was finished in 1914. 

Ahh, gay Paree

April 14

Paris

Enjoying the sights of Paris--Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, strolling the Seine, but most of all sharing time with my son who turned 30 today. 

So much wine......

April 12

Beaune

We have toured six wineries in two days and have learned so much about Burgundy wines, most of which are Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. We sampled at least 30 wines and have learned how to read the labels and know what the appellations and domaines mean. We have a new appreciation for French wines. 

The Vineyards of Burgundy

April 10

Beaune

Touring the towns and vineyards outside Beaune--center of the Burgundy wine region. And doing a lot of sampling with Erich and Ashlee. Great to have the "kids" here!!

French Treasures

April 8

Versailles

Spent the last couple days visiting two of  France's national treasures--the cathedral at Chartres and the Palace at Versailles. Louis XIV built quite a place. Wow!!  Gigantic, ornate, exquisite. Best known for its hall of mirrors. 

Erich and Ashlee arrive tomorrow and then we are off to Beaune and Burgundy wine country. 

Second Smallest Country

April 5

Monaco

Only Vatican City is a smaller country than Monaco. Monte Carlo is quite a city, and there is oh-so-much wealth. The harbor is filled with gigantic yachts. And the cars pulling up to the casino are magnificent. Rick was happy to walk part of the F1 circuit. They were already setting up for the race at the end of May.

 

Ahh, the French Riviera

April 2

St Paul de Vence

Enjoying our time in St Paul de Vence at the Villa St Maxime, run by Jean's cousin, Ann. It makes up for the trip I missed in 2003 when we celebrated the 20th year of our book club. (Darn those kidney stones!)