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France Today – Refreshed and Rewarding!
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I have to take the time here to applaud the newly-revised France Today magazine. – The International Journal of French Culture and Travel. I received my copy yesterday, and the ‘wow’ factor is ever present. Allow me to share a few impressions.
I’ll begin with perhaps a mundane ‘housekeeping’ note, but one that impacts your pleasure in reading the magazine. The size, quality of print, layout, vibrant colors and myriad of photos all add to your enjoyment of France Today – no ultra gloss or thin paper to dull your experience.
The range of topics is very appealing. Regular Features touch upon everything from Travel News and Movie Reviews to Festival Focus and Evening Out in Paris – a very nice blend.
Three dominant categories focus on People, Pleasure and Places. I really enjoyed an article about author John Baxter and his life in Paris and other profiles of people from Provence to the Cote d’Azur. Naturally you could assume that Pleasure includes excellent coverage of French cuisine, as well as interior design and Parisian boutiques. Places run from Montpelier’s charms to a luxury Château in the Loire and profiles of sophisticated vacation rentals. A favorite for me was the “Ten of the Best” coverage of France Today’s top ten Plus Beaux Villages in France.
The entire editorial staff is to be applauded for delivering such a nicely-balanced variety of articles, excellent copywriting and high quality of production. Congratulations and thank you for bringing us one more vehicle for indulging our love of France.
And if our readers have not yet subscribed, I encourage you to browse their website and sign up for a most enjoyable ‘journey’.
Night of Museums throughout France
National Museum Magnin – Dijon
Shakespeare’s “The world is my oyster” has evolved through time to mean that I can enjoy all the world offers. That’s precisely what you and I and anyone else in France (and indeed in all of Europe) can enjoy on Saturday the 18th of May.
On that evening the 9th edition of the European Night of Museums offers free admission to millions of ‘night-owls’ to enjoy 3,000 museums across the continent … from Moscow to Marseilles to Madrid. Beyond the museum admissions, more than 5,000 ancillary events have been organized to join in the artistic celebration.
At the Grand Palais in Paris, for example, the Dynamo exhibition will be open until midnight with a festive evening planning in the Loggia – the Dynamo Live Party.
First initiated by the French Ministry of Culture and Communication in 2005, the “Night of Museums” takes place every year in May with official hours running from sunset to 1:00 a.m. to take full advantage of the magic of the evening. The public is invited to discover the wealth of museums in France, as well as those of thirty European countries.
In the Champagne-Ardenne region, twenty local museums throw open their doors with original showcases, collections and entertainment. The night full of surprises will include film screenings, buffets, demonstration of skills and more. I would particularly enjoy visiting the National Museum Magnin in Dijon, where the magnificent oil canvas of Parisian Hersent Louis (1848-1884) – The Song of the Nightingale is on display.
Museum of the Resistance – Limoges
The city of Bourges focuses on fairground arts with juggling and acrobatics invading the museums. At Chartres, the spotlight is on strange musical experiences that mirror the museum collections.
Of particular interest is the Resistance Museum in Limoges. The Italian aircraft Reggiane RE 2002 Ariete returns us to the past. Recovered by the Germans in 1943, the aircraft was assigned missions in Haute-Vienne.
Spectacular art, lively events, music, circus and history – the European Night of Museums promises an exciting cascade of events to a very fortunate public.
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My “French” Mother’s Day Lunch
Mother’s Day at Cafe de France
Who doesn’t love to be spoiled … just a little? I confess, I do, and I definitely was spoiled with a warm and wonderful Mother’s Day lunch with my son. He definitely played to my Francophile spirit with lunch at Café de France , our favorite local French restaurant.
Not too many restaurants in Central Florida garner the loyalty of their clientele like this typically French intimate restaurant. For over 30 years, they have welcomed customers with very fresh and appealing cuisine and exceptional service. Honestly, once through the doors, I feel as if we have just stepped off the Place Dauphine in Paris into one of the enchanting local restaurants.
Excellent cuisine in an inviting atmosphere
We shared lots of wonderful conversation over Kir Royale and steak tartare, pan-seared scallops and one of the most exotic and enticing wild mushroom omelettes I have ever tasted. Naturally a light and lovely Provençal Rosé perfectly paired with our meal.
Too full and satisfied to indulge in dessert, we will return another day for delicious crêpes and profiterolles?
We’d love to hear from you! swsheridan@francedailyphoto.com
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Luxury Dining in the Clouds
Restaurant L’Oxalys
Imagine dining at ‘the top of the world’ in France. Well it might be a shade short of Utopia, but Restaurant Oxalys lays claim to being the highest gourmet restaurant in Europe. Fabulous cuisine, spectacular views! For the ‘full story’ – Restaurant L’Oxalys – Val Thorens.
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