I had just finished reading ‘An Officer and a Spy’ by Robert Harris. A sugar coated historical novel it may be, but well researched and it led to an interesting after dinner conversation. I knew a bit about the Dreyfus … Read More
There are, so the guide book says 150 murals in Lyon. I have not walked around and seen them all, but quite a few. The ones in Lyon have been created by a company called CitéCréation who now paint worldwide. In Lyons … Read More
Henri had been complaining that we had been in Lyon a whole week and he hadn’t left the apartment once! So a great day was planned which started out in the usual way, my walk into town. This actually only … Read More
Display and presentation seems to be something the French are pretty good at. But the following selection of pictures is not just about display, they are about, quality and choice. They are about a way of life. It’s funny that … Read More
It was on the banks of the Saône River that Lyon’s history in silk began. During the Renaissance, in the late 15th and early 16th centuries, the great fairs brought the early traders in silk to Lyon, and the industry began to … Read More
It is still very hot in Lyon. Round about 30 c, give or take a degree, but a tad fresher after the storms at the weekend. However, I am having to learn to walk more slowly. I have always been … Read More
I am off on another of my artist’s adventures combining some cat sitting with a trip to Lyon. First let me introduce you to Ciboulette, a charming little thing with a grumpy meow and a questioning pose due to an … Read More
Something I really miss by no longer living in England is my own garden and visits to fabulous gardens and historic houses. So at least once a year, when I go to visit my family, the visits have to be … Read More
The journey continued to Arles a UNESCO site set on the mighty Rhone river. Vincent van Gogh spent a year here and had a very productive time including painting the image below. As is often the case with places on … Read More
Time to leave and head west but not without a few more stops. Diane and I both wanted to go and see the Matisse Chapelle du Rosaire de Vence which was not too far off our route.The link in the name will … Read More