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Bonjour, Aujourd’hui, c’est lundi! Monday i Bonjour, Aujourd’hui, c’est lundi! Monday is “one-minute French lesson day.” Today we return at Monoprix. Hints: “En voir de toutes les couleurs” = to have a hard time, to go through a lot. And more literally, to see all sorts of colors 🙂 Tambour, noun. Masc. A drum (music instrument) Or… the washing machine’s drum. A bientôt, Véro #francewithvero #frenchclass #frenchonline #parlezvousfrancais #frenchconversation #learnfrench #speakfrench #studyfrench
Bonjour. In France, Sunday can be market day too Bonjour. In France, Sunday can be market day too… Join me at Les Halles de Tours. Details in today’s Story 🙂 Véro #francewithvero #marketday #errands #roastchicken #pouletroti #leshallesdetours #frenchlife #tours #toursmaville
Bonjour. Café gourmand. 1 express. 3 mini-dess Bonjour. Café gourmand. 1 express. 3 mini-desserts. 1 ourson à la guimauve. Pas mal. Merci à Bistro 22, Tours! Véro #francewithvero #frenchfood #frenchlife #bistrot #cafegourmand
Bonjour. January 6. Best day of the year, or at Bonjour. January 6. Best day of the year, or at least in the top three. Christians celebrate the Epiphany. Most French natives celebrate the return of “la galette des rois.” This frangipane-filled, golden, flaky marvel is best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. You could be crowned King (or Queen!) if you find “la fève,” the trinket hidden inside. Or not. Either way, you won’t lose. Best “goûter” you’ll enjoy all month. True. I could make my own but why would I? I have at least 4 excellent boulangers pâtissiers within walking distance of my apartment. Can’t go wrong with @lefournildelo — the tasty filling is a mix of frangipane and “noisettes” (hazelnuts.) Life is not just hours spent scrolling on Instagram, you know. — It takes commitment to be the taster before Sunday’s “goûter” with my new neighbors! Véro #francewithvero #galettedesrois #kingscake #epiphany #frenchtraditions #frenchlife #goutertime
Bonjour, Mademoiselle Eiffel and I wish you “u Bonjour, Mademoiselle Eiffel and I wish you “une très bonne année.” Another challenging year is wrapping up in Paris. For me, it ends on a positive note. My family is healthy. My American-born son visited for the Holidays. The small business launched from a tiny Parisian studio during a pandemic keeps growing. Tonight, the France with Vero online community and I had fun enjoying glorious Parisian sights as we cruised along the Seine river. I saw a fabulous new musical; traveled back to the Roaring Twenties; and finally got to see a favorite lady of mine, Josephine Baker, on stage. Floating on a cloud… (More about that soon.) Tomorrow, after 10 days in Paris, I will be heading home, the Loire Valley, where my new life awaits. Life could be better, I sometimes think. Then again, it could be a lot worse. New Year’s resolutions? None. Whatever you have in mind, 2022, bring it on! To you, my friends (and online friends,) I wish good health, and many “heures joyeuses” (Happy Hours,”) be they at home, on the road, or on virtual trips. For the latter, you know where to find me. Happy New Year! Véro #happynewyear #bonneannée #francewithvero #bringiton2022 #eiffeltower #toureiffel
Bonjour, At Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport whe Bonjour, At Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport where I dropped off “Junior” early this morning. The young American is heading back to college. Part 2 of the 2021 Holidays starts today. On the road again and about to check into a hotel downtown for some Parisian-style playtime and some work. If you are a France with Vero patron, meet me at 5:00pm (Paris) today on YouTube for a special time at a special place. If you are not, hop on my next public virtual tour on Facebook Live and let’s greet the New Year in style on 12/31, shall we? Pick up details in the Bio. Prep work and scouting done. Got to go. Paris is calling! Véro #francewithvero #charlesdegaulleairport #travelinglife #ontheroadagain #travelbags #tourguide #virtualtourguide
Bonjour. “On se fait une expo(sition?),” a qu Bonjour. “On se fait une expo(sition?),” a question routinely heard in Paris when friends meet. Paris offers plenty of “expos” (exhibits) year round. In fact, there are so many locals and visitors often need top scheduling skills to see the best ones. A popular “expo” in the city this month is “Steve McCurry’s World” at the Musée Maillol. McCurry is an award-winning photographer who needs no introduction. Wherever I went this week, I saw posters featuring “l’expo” or overheard conversations of Parisians who had either visited (and loved it!) or were planning to go. This is a hot ticket in town, as long lines attest (even with pre-booked time slots.) McCurry excels at highlighting the plight of men, women and children in war zones, in particular Afghanistan, a country he knows well. Their faces, their haunting eyes stay with visitors long after they left the building. A couple of heartbreaking photos captured in NYC on September 11, 2001 remind us not all war zones are located in far away lands… Junior - an amateur photographer - loved discovering McCurry’s work. We spent well over two hours at the Musée Maillol. After a late lunch along la rue du Bac, we headed to Serge Gainsbourg’s former home on rue de Verneuil. It’s been over 30 years since Gainsbourg took his final bow, and his home is about to open as a museum in early 2022. On the way to the Metro near la place Saint Germain des Prés, we stepped inside Yellow Corner, an art gallery specializing in photography, and found a couple of prints for the young American to bring home. All in all, I’d say he enjoyed his *très* Parisian day. Véro #francewithvero #paris #photographyart #photographylove #parisianlife @savoywithane
Bonjour, Out and about in Paris… There’s al Bonjour, Out and about in Paris… There’s always time for a stroll through the elegant Palais Royal. There isn’t much left of the original design commissioned by mighty Cardinal de Richelieu in the 17th century. He was smarter than many other powerful men in French history who learned the hard way one only overshadows the King at one’s own risk. Richelieu planned early to bequeath the prestigious “Palais Cardinal” to the king he served, Louis XIII. At the Palais Royal, the king’s son, (the future Louis XIV,) played in the gardens, almost drowning once in one of the fountains… Fast forward more than 300 years… December 26, 2021: The day after Christmas, T’is a peaceful scene along the arcades where all social classes once rubbed elbows, rather loudly. Visitors are less colorful and quieter these days. Many businesses are closed, their owners enjoying an extended Holiday break (It is Sunday, after all.) As I walk around the former shopping arcades once lined with cafés and restaurants, I only hear the sound of my heels hitting the old tiled floors. I imagine somewhere around me, ghosts of centuries past are a bit puzzled by the silence and wish they could laugh and cheer once again while attending here one of Molière’s plays. Véro #francewithvero #paris #palaisroyal
Bonjour, Two spectacular (and delicious) “bûc Bonjour, Two spectacular (and delicious) “bûches de Noël,” bubbles, a beautiful table, family (come what may,) treats, a few gifts, and just like that, 2021 Christmas celebrations are a wrap “chez nous.” What to do on Sunday? I know: Let’s go have fun downtown. Paris awaits… Who’s coming? Joyeux Noël! Happy Holidays! Véro #francewithvero #joyeuxnoel #happyholidays2021 #buchedenoel #bûchedenoël #chocolatelovers

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