Blog in France

I was set to write  a detailed local history-based blog post today but exhaustion has clobbered my brain tonight so here is a puzzle of a picture for you instead. Where do you think this wonderful concrete version of the Eiffel Tower might be found? Vague answers will do fine...

This weekend has seen the Foire des Reproducteurs in Boussac for Charollais sheep and cows. It’s an annual event and finally, after six years of meaning to, we got round to it yesterday. It’s held at the large agricultural halle in the town, pretty much the only thing that ever...

What is it about winter nights and candles? I’ve been having candlelit baths (known as spooky baths in the Dagg household) for about a month now. They’re wonderful! Candles feel cosy and relaxing but I’d never think of lighting one in summer, even late when it is dark. Candles have...

Today I’m delighted to host a guest post from Francophile American author Barbara Peacock whose novel A Tainted Dawn: The Great War (1792-1815) Book I is a must-read for anyone interested in French history. I’ll be reviewing it soon on my www.booksarecool.com website. I visited Barbara’s website and worriedly told...

This has to be the best November weather-wise we’ve experienced in our six and a bit years in France. It was tee-shirt weather today. Chris was out and about so Rors and I made the most of his afternoon off school to go for a nice colourful autumn walk around...