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The many pleasures of the Central California coast… (California ’11 – #6)

April 7, 2011
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Bienvenue chez Petit Soleil… (California ’11 – #5)

April 6, 2011
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Carmel– suite (sequel). (California ’11 – #4)

April 6, 2011
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The City by the Bay does not disappoint… (California ’11 – #2)

April 4, 2011
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The City by the Bay. (California ’11 – #1)

April 3, 2011
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Californie!

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Bonjour. Aix-en-Provence Series (part 2) Here’ Bonjour. 

Aix-en-Provence Series (part 2) 

Here’s what I ate (and drank) in Aix-en-Provence where they are way too many options! 

Disclaimer: I’m not one to use spreadsheets or plan ahead. I mostly rely on recommendations from locals and follow my heart when I spot a pretty terrasse and claim a table. Easy does it, in my book—and it tends to pay off.

Featured in this reel, some of my favorites (tagged in this post) 

- “Aïoli provençal” (a local dish involving boiled or steamed fish and vegetables, hard boiled eggs and of course, the renowned olive-oil and garlic emulsion,) chocolate cake at friendly “le Bistrot” located in a side street away from the bustling historic area. 

- Cappuccino in the elegant gardens of the Caumont Art Center by a gurgling fountain. Lunch, brunch and tea time also available in the beautiful dining room. Reservations recommended. 

- Place de Richelme market finds for an impromptu picnic “chez moi” including roasted chicken and ratatouille (baked vegetable medley,) a selection of bite-sized “saucissons,” (dry-cured sausage and “apéro” favorite,) “fougasse aux olives” (soft flatbread offered in various flavors.)

- Lunch at “le Gaulois” at the foot of mighty Saint-Sauveur cathedral. Tiny terrace. Great people watching and friendly service. Lunch: Sautéed “soupions” (small squid) with garlic, parsley and vegetables. Crisp#, dry Côteaux d’Aix rosé wine.

- “Calissons d’Aix” for gifts. Diamond-shaped confection made with a smooth paste of ground almonds and candied melon, topped with a thin layer of white royal icing. Made by Léonard Parli, a local reference. Their “calissons” can include up to 40% almonds grown right outside the city and are less sweet than their competitors. 

- Cappuccino “à emporter” (to go) from “la Brûlerie Richelme,” a family-run artisan coffee roaster. Coffee is roasted on site. 

- For ice cream and sorbet, “calissons,” fine chocolate and delicious pastries, head to Weibel in the historic center. A reliable address. 

Bon appétit !

Véro

#francewithvero #aixenprovence
Bonjour! Aix-en-Provence series (Part 1) Aix-en Bonjour!

Aix-en-Provence series (Part 1) 

Aix-en-Provence has a way of making everyday life feel a little more civilized.

This is French life, with familiar sights along the streets of Le Vieux Aix, the historic town center: the giant “platanes” (plane trees) lining the small squares, and the busy café and restaurant terraces where people linger in the pleasant weather at the beginning of November.

The blue skies that greet me every morning when I open the curtains of my rental apartment certainly feel like southern France — the land where I was born, and where part of my family comes from.

Still, Aix does things her own way, showcasing her glorious past as the former political and administrative capital of Provence in the elegant façades of former private mansions and her impressive cathedral.

Around the historic center, boutiques cater to an affluent clientele, but it only takes a few steps to discover a more down-to-earth side of the city.

There are many stories to discover (and share), but for now, let’s simply enjoy the sights and sounds of “the city of a thousand fountains.”

Véro

#francewithvero #provence #aixenprovence
Happy Halloween! From France, with a little magi Happy Halloween! 

From France, with a little magic,

Véro 

#francewithvero
Bonjour. It’s been all about Saint-Malo “chez Vé Bonjour. 

It’s been all about Saint-Malo “chez Véro” this past week. 

Thank you for following my adventures on Substack and on social media. 

More virtual travel awaits. 

For now, let’s enjoy one last taste of Saint-Malo — fresh oysters from nearby Cancale, shrimp, tuna rillettes, sea snails, and all the flavors of the sea.

Of course, we won’t forget to sample traditional savory and sweet crêpes, along with some Brittany cider.

Perhaps this is what the French mean by les petits bonheurs — those little joys that make life sweeter.

A bientôt, Saint-Malo.

Véro

Featured:

Fruits de mer (seafood) 
Galette complète (buckwheat crêpe filled with grated cheese, ham and an egg) 
Crêpe au caramel beurre salé (salted butter caramel crepe) 
Far breton (traditional baked custard with prunes) 
Kir breton (a Breton twist on the traditional aperitif drink, made with cider and liqueur de cassis, blackcurrant liqueur) 

#francewithvero #saintmalo #brittany #crêpes
Bonjour, I hadn’t visited Saint-Malo, the spectac Bonjour,

I hadn’t visited Saint-Malo, the spectacular coastal city of Brittany, in years — and I’d forgotten just how breathtaking it is.

And how windy.

Especially when you’re walking the mighty ramparts that have protected the city for centuries.

Here, the weather and the light seem to change every five minutes. 

The sea air is intoxicating. And the views from the mighty walls? Unforgettable.

Here’s a preview — but I’ve shared the scoop, travel tips and a lesser-known story in a new Lettre de France on Substack. Don’t miss it!

Saint-Malo, Brittany is a must-see — and as it turns out, the perfect weekend escape from Paris.

Véro

#francewithvero #saintmalo #brittany #tourguidelife
Bonjour. Sometimes we feel the call of the coast Bonjour. 

Sometimes we feel the call of the coast. 

What better place than Brittany and magnificent Saint-Malo to unwind, sample raw oysters, delicious crêpes and long walks by the sea?

How fun to be a tourist in Saint-Malo for a few days! 

How fascinating to discover that in "la cité malouine," there's a lot more than meets the eye. 

Join me on a new virtual adventure in my latest "Lettre de France" published earlier today on Substack and discover great stories (and more photos!) 

Find the link at the usual places. Share with friends, and do subscribe to get the next edition directly in your inbox. -- It's free! 

Bon weekend,

Véro

#francewithvero #brittany #saintmalo
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