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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Jul 07, 2009 Food. Yes, I do have a sweet tooth! For a French woman that goes without saying. So when we decided to spend a night in Bordeaux, I knew I had to have one of my personal favorites: a cannelé (well, actually I had three but hey who’s counting? They are a specialty of Bordeaux. Cannelés are made with flour, sugar, milk, eggs, rum and vanilla. The caramelized outside has a nice brown color while the inside is soft and smooth. Delicious! These are...
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Posts Tagged ‘cake’. Yes, I do have a sweet tooth! For a French woman that goes without saying. So when we decided to spend a night in Bordeaux, I knew I had to have one of my personal favorites: a cannelé (well, actually I had three but hey who’s counting? They are a specialty of Bordeaux. Cannelés are [.]. Jul 07, 2009. Travel, interior design, architecture, museums, lifestyle, hotels in Europe and beyond.
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Posts Tagged ‘artisan’. Le Fel: Galerie du Don – Ceramic Gallery. At 15 hour drive from the famous Viaduc de Millau, the city of Le Fel probably does not ring a bell for most people. Le Fel is in the departement of Aveyron and if you are coming from Aurillac or if you are on your way back from a stay in Dordogne then you might [.]. Jul 15, 2009. Travel, interior design, architecture, museums, lifestyle, hotels in Europe and beyond.
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Barcelona: Mies van der Rohe Pavilion. Jul 20, 2009 Architecture. The German Pavilion, designed by Mies van der Rohe, was built in 1929 for the International Exposition in Barcelona. It is amongst the most famous buildings of the 20. Century and I now understand why. I had the chance to be there with only three other people so I really had the opportunity to take my time and take it all in, almost paying my respect to the building. Or subscribe to comments.
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Posts Tagged ‘basque’. Bilbao: the best pintxos! When in the Basque country, you have to have pintxos (pronounced peentchos ), the local tapas. They are a real social experience. You can find them in bars, displayed on the counter. All generations enjoy them, from the two months old baby (si, si! To grandpa and grandma out after the paseo . They are a big [.]. Jul 06, 2009. Jul 06, 2009.
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Posts Tagged ‘calatrava’. As we landed in Bilbao, I knew that I was going to love the architecture in this city. I recognized the style of the airport: Santiago Calatrava, one of my favorite architects, that was a great sign! I did not know however how much I was going to be moved by the Guggenheim Museum, designed [.]. Jul 05, 2009. Travel, interior design, architecture, museums, lifestyle, hotels in Europe and beyond.
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Figueres: Dali Theatre Museum. Jul 19, 2009 Latest. In the museum you find Dali’s work as well as his personal art collection and the work of a few other artists. The town of Figueres does not have much else to visit and you will probably make a special trip to the museum so make sure it is open when you’re going to be there. Figueres is located inland of the Costa Brava of Spain, less than one hour from the French border. 2 Responses Subscribe to comments.
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Jul 06, 2009 Museums. Is dedicated to the work of wonderful sculptor Eduardo Chillida (1924-2002), the Basque Country’s famous child. When you visit the region, you will surely encounter his work at different times and in different ways ( Peine del Viento in San Sebastian, permanent collection for the Guggenheim Bilbao, photographs of his work here and there). For more information: http:/ museochillidaleku.com/. Chillida-Leku Buscando la Luz steel sculpture.
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Bilbao: the best pintxos! Jul 06, 2009 Food. When in the Basque country, you have to have pintxos (pronounced peentchos ), the local tapas. They are a real social experience. You can find them in bars, displayed on the counter. All generations enjoy them, from the two months old baby (si, si! To grandpa and grandma out after the paseo . They are a big part of the Basque culture and you should taste as many as you can while in the region.
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My best travel experiences in France and beyond. Barcelona: Joan Miro Foundation. The Joan Miro Foundation presents the work of Spanish surrealist artist Joan Miro, born in Barcelona in 1893. The artist himself gave an important part of the collection to the Foundation, opened in 1975. When I visited the museum in July of 2009, it was unfortunately in renovation so I only saw parts of the [.]. Jul 21, 2009. Barcelona: Mies van der Rohe Pavilion. Jul 20, 2009. Figueres: Dali Theatre Museum. Jul 19, 2009.
