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  1. Curiosities of Vannes, part II, III, and VII !!!

    Well here I am back with a by now usual name ; actually I am condensing 3 posts into one as they were without pictures as in my black and white series,no pictures, And getting these old posts to new life in my blog for you and me. The pictures are in the individual posts on the sights.  Therefore, here is my take on curiosities of Vannes, part II , III ,and VII !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I

    We walked by the St Patern district ,very old quaint nice and friendly, and had our lunch in already our favorite place Le Gavroche, 17 rue de la Fontaine.  (now sadly closed) We decided to do the round of créperies and bar à nuits in town that we have been, these include the night time bar A Tribord, 28 rue st Patern. (now sadly closed). The Créperie Dan Ewen, 3 Place du Général de Gaulle is one we had tried a while back,and  after so many crêperies here,this one becomes routine,nothing more. We stop by the Irish pub Le Chat qui Grogne, 12 Place Cabello, right in a quaint area that I just like it a lot. This is for that old Guinness pint and having some real sports watch, Another old favorite was the Saint-Exupéry (now closed) was a brasserie/créperie at 14 rue des Halles, old area, nice buildings and shops all around you,and you can come in with terrace as we did by 8 Rue des Orfévres sitting in a nice square.

    Outside the old town in the area of Atlanville is very nice family spot; there are about 6 restaurants,bars to choose from, some local some national brands, A center of entertainment away from the center of the city, We have been many times for football/soccer games to the Irish pub Le Skellig.  For lunch they are light but for nights is packed. Further south and out of the old town you have the wonderful Parc du Golfe at the entrance to the Conleau peninsula you find the Le Master bowlingVery friendly and the prices nice. Here too you find the congress hall for events we come often such as the wine fairs Further, out over the expressway N165 you have the municipal pool where we went once but for others should be ok, This is  Vanocéa. The winter is coming and is nice to have a place to swim under a roof and heated pool for many

    In the perimeter of the old town, my boys were a must stop was the Empire Games  (now closed ) a sort of star wars scenes of games and figurines, t-shits etc. ; all chic and different by pl des lices; very nice friendly service. Another store , and bigger now their central area is the Japanim by 14 Bis Rue Emile Burgault  that offers lots of mangas, dvd, cups, etc of the japanese genre of games and movies. My son’s favorite !

    Back in the old town section you have the La Belle Illoise, fish canning local ,wonderful; 31 place des lices, La Trinitaine, cookies biscuits ,breton sweets, deco, souvenirs,and fish canning too, glorious at 19 place des lices. Alain Chartier chocolatier and glacier ,ice creams gourmands, mâitre chocolatier de France at 25 place des lices, and also a school of cooking desserts. Monoprix, discount dept store at place Joseph le Brix. La Huche à Pains, the best bakery at 23 Place des Lices.  Right around here you have the  Villa Valencia. 3 Rue Bienheureux Pierre René Rogues ,where I had my filet mignon pork in a wok oriental style ! You go down to Le Port for lunch at one of our favorite places, A l’aise  Breizh Café on top of the Capitanerie du port (harbormaster).

    The quant nice covered market or marché couvert des lices at pl des lices. We did some tablecloths shopping at La Tapenalgue, 23 Rue des Halles , wonderful gifts of Brittany and foods items locally done. The store is in the old section very nice quant area to walk too, our favorite. We stop by to our old favorite shopping store  Michel Loizeau  (sadly closed) was at pl Henri IV , the house dates from the 15C! Here we had our Breton winter clothing, bags ,umbrellas,and belts of the finest local quality.  The Pizzeria Don Camillo at 20 rue du port, by the Le Port area across from the canal and the tourist office.

    The city of Vannes on its heritage: https://www.mairie-vannes.fr/decouvrir-le-patrimoine-vannetais

    The local Golfe du Morbihan tourist office on Vannes: https://www.golfedumorbihan.bzh/explorer-vannes/decouvrir-vannes/golfe-morbihan/vannes/

    There you go I feel better updating these wonderful posts of great souvenirs/memories for us. Hoping it brings you over, this is a wonderful town of Vannes and the above while open are tops. Again, hope you enjoy this post on curiosities of Vannes, part II, III, and VII !!! as I.

    And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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  2. The other beaches of Carnac !!!

    Ok so the world knows this town and Unesco recognised because of the megalith stones that abound here (see post). However, we come here literally for the beaches and the ambiance in good weather. Sometimes even in bad weather for the ambiance in the restos/bars. The town is great and well known in France and Europe in summer months.Enjoy it , good for the whole family, Of course, Carnac is in my beautiful dept 56 of Morbihanand in my lovely region of Bretagne, and in my belle France. Therefore, here is my take onthe other beaches of Carnac !!!  Hope you enjoy the post as I

    The beaches are plenty in wonderful Carnac, and we have seen them all while visiting some, See my posts in my blog on the major beaches of Carnac ! 

    The unique Men-Du beach on a big harbor dent with the possibility in low tides to walk to the island of Stuhan or île de Stuhan on your way to La Trinité-sur-Mer beaches (see post). Plage de Men-Dû beach is a fine sandy beach facing due south. It is shallow. It is a delight for swimmers at high tide, and for wading and shellfish gathering at low tide. In the center, the Île de Stuhan rises majestically. At low tide, this islet is connected to the mainland by a sandbar, known as a tombolo. A car park with direct access allows for convenient access to the beach by car. In July and August, a free minibus operates within the town and serves the beach. During this same period, a beach club also provides lifeguard services. Public restrooms are available. Animals are not allowed. Finally, a bar-restaurant is located near the beach.

    The smaller beach of Beaumer is well sheltered from the wind and shaded, the beach extends east of the Grande Plage after Pointe Churchill. It is the ideal place for shore fishing. Note that the annual shore fishing trips are organized on the foreshore at Beaumer. Dogs not allowed. Parking lot behind the beach.

    The plage de Kérivor beach is not well known, except by locals. So what about these creeks located nearby, at the western tip of Carnac and facing west and the Quiberon peninsula? Fine sandy beaches well exposed and almost deserted in August, it’s a discovery. Here, a large cove alternates with other smaller ones where everyone can find their place. No equipment and you have to walk a little to get there, however you have certain freedoms prohibited elsewhere, Wonderful find and we will be back quiet nice place to play with my boys ! The beach is not mentioned in tourist offices nor the City of Carnac ! You go there by the Chemin de Kerivor , there is parking at Parking Pointe du Po, and just next to it are the viviers de Saint Colomban for great oysters and mussels !! etc etc tastings, purchase and we get them at the fish market of Auray!! On site come every day in summer from Easter and every school holiday from 9h30 to 19h non-stop! You can see the beach on their webpage : https://viviersdesaintcolomban.fr/viviers/en/home-2/

    The Port-En-Dro basin, built at the same time as the salt marshes, shelters small fishing and pleasure boats. On the seaward side, the nautical center houses the Yacht Club. Built in 1962, it overlooks an exceptional body of water: Quiberon Bay. This bay, sheltered by the Quiberon peninsula, is the ideal place to discover and enjoy water sports in complete tranquility throughout the year. The regattas organized by the Carnac Yacht Club offer a spectacular sight for onlookers. Just a short walk away, the small square of Port-En-Dro invites leisurely strolls with its shops and art studios. The food is plenty and would be unfair to just name a few, however, for something different head for the Kreiz An Avel, at 1 ave de la Chapelle, in the port du Pô area, a nice harbor where you can attained the beaches and have some good food looking at the sea, especially by plage Saint Colomban.  Kids activities including learn to swim (special inflatable mini pools )  is available and supervise by certified instructors. Great seafood and pizzeria in two different legal entities , resto with Kreiz An Avel and pizzas with Pizza Baia (take out) 1 ave de la Chapelle. Same owners , they are in roundabout facing the harbor. We try for lunch the pizzas with canard, chorizos, and hams, with banana splits, ice cream, and creme brulée à coconut; with pints of beers pelforths. The price is right for a tourist area, the food was great, good company as we found British tourists who had come there the day before and like it a lot. The resto was full but always rotating with tables available and 3 servers. For a first impression , bit slow , but again very popular with locals and tourists alike.

    The Anse du Pô cove nestles like a jewel in its setting at the end of Quiberon Bay. Walking along the coastal path, one can observe the immense biodiversity protected by the Natura 2000 network. This cove serves as a resting place for 3,000 wintering barnacle geese and as a nesting site for the magnificent common shelducks. Numerous migratory birds stop here and take advantage of the rich nutrients this corner of paradise provides.

    There you go folks, the beaches of Carnac are glorious, the time of the year to be out every day, and they are popping indeed! This one at is very family oriented nice and quiet. Again, hope you enjoy the other beaches of Carnac !!! as I

    And remember, happy travels , good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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    #Bretagne #Europe #FoodAndWine #France
  3. @VanWineFest 2026: A Taste of France at LaSalle College.
    #lunch #foodandwine @lasallevancouver @domaineboutinot @castel-frères @louisjadot @montusbouscasse

    mywinepal.com/2026/04/06/vanwi

  4. @VanWineFest 2026: A Taste of France at LaSalle College.
    #lunch #foodandwine @lasallevancouver @domaineboutinot @castel-frères @louisjadot @montusbouscasse

    mywinepal.com/2026/04/06/vanwi

  5. This is Oxford, England !!!

    This time took my road warrior skills to go again to jolly England with the Le Shuttle train service (see post), and my Ford ; towing along my good boys and wonderful Rex! It was a very nice trip going into the countryside and seeing several towns of wonderul architecture and history, This one is a must and one of our highlights of the trip, we will be back, eventually, I need to put this post as an introduction to the city, do see my follow up posts in my blog, Therefore, let me tell you about  this is Oxford, England !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

    The City of Oxford is located in Oxfordshire, England, about 90 km from London. The Cherwell and Thames rivers flow through Oxford and meet south of the city. In Oxford, the Thames is called the Isis. The city is served by the M40 motorway, which connects London to Birmingham. It makes a wide arc around Oxford remaining 16 km from the center to avoid the Forest Territory.

    Oxford’s buildings exemplify all periods of English architecture, from the arrival of the Anglo-Saxons to the present day. It is nicknamed “the city of dreaming spires,” a phrase coined by the poet Matthew Arnold to describe the harmonious architecture of Oxford University’s buildings.

    We saw a Wendy’s burger place at 1 Magdalen St across from the Church St Mary Magdalen but unfortunaly it does not allow dogs and that is a no no for us, We were thinking of reviving old memories from Florida oh well tant pis,

    Instead walking we felled into O’Neill’s Pub at 37 George Street , and just around the corner next to it in New Inn Hall street, we found on street parking for free ! , and what a surprise again, a happening place with great food and friendly folks, Their read says located in the centre of Oxford and only a short walk from the train station, O’Neill’s Oxford is the best venue to watch sport or dance the night away with your mates. Come down and enjoy the craic with Eamon and the team. We are also close to Oxford theatre, so why not grab a bite to eat and a pint with us before the big event! We also offer live music and karaoke every weekend, which is sure to have you up on your feet! Grab a table for a craic’ing feast, beer and banter or cocktails and catchups , there are plenty of reasons to visit us, Indeed we will be back, eventually, We had, of course, the fish and chips with a modelo beer as the local Sharp was ouf of stock ,those students !!!

     

    The official O’Neill’s Pub of Oxford : https://www.oneills.co.uk/national-search/south-east/oxford#/

    A bit of history tell us that the Saxons were the first to settle the site of Oxford, which they called “Oxnaforda.” A priory was founded there in the 8c by Princess Frithuswith, later considered the city’s patron saint, but the first written mention of it dates from 912. In the 10C, Oxford became an important military frontier town between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex and was repeatedly raided by the Danes. Oxford’s prestige was confirmed by a charter from King Henry II of England, granting its citizens the same rights and privileges enjoyed by London, Religious orders of various kinds (Dominicans, Franciscans, Carmelites, Augustinians, and Trinitarians) maintained establishments of varying sizes in Oxford. Parliament frequently met in the city during the 13th century. The Provisions of Oxford were established there by a group of barons led by Simon de Montfort. These documents are often considered the first written constitution of England.

    During the First English Civil War, and despite the city’s strong support for the Parliamentarian cause, Oxford hosted the court of Charles I in 1642, after the king was expelled from London. In 1646, the city surrendered to the Parliamentarian forces of General Thomas Fairfax during the Siege of Oxford. In 1790, the Oxford Canal connected the city to Coventry. The new canal was connected to the Thames in 1789 by the Duke’s Cut, built by George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough. In 1796, the Oxford Canal Company built its own link to the Thames at Isis Lock. The title of Earl of Oxford was created in 1142 by Empress Matilda for Aubrey de Vere. It is one of the oldest titles in the English peerage. Held by the de Vere family until 1703, it became dormant upon the death of the 20th Earl.

    The City of Oxford on its heritage : https://www.oxford.gov.uk/visit-oxford

    The Oxford University on sights of Oxford : https://www.ox.ac.uk/visitors/visiting-oxford

    The Oxford tourist office on its heritage : https://www.experienceoxfordshire.org/

    There you go folks , do dare drive in jolly England, it’s an adventure of a lifetime, and you will be back !!! as we have lol! Until another round chasing Sherlock we will be saying elementary my dear Watson to you all. Again, hope you enjoy this post on this is Oxford, England !!! as I

    And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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  6. The old market hall of Amersham !!!

    This time took my road warrior skills to go again to jolly England with the Le Shuttle train service (see post), and my Ford ; towing along my good boys and wonderful Rex! It was a very nice trip going into the countryside and seeing several towns of wonderul architecture and history, This one is a must and one of our highlights of the trip, we will be back, eventually, Therefore, let me tell you about the old market hall of Amersham !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

    Amersham Market Hall, formerly known as Amersham Town Hall, is a municipal building in the High Street  The town received a royal charter, allowing it to hold markets, from King John in 1200 For several centuries the market took the form of a series of stalls in an area which extended from the High Street in the west to Broadway in the east until a medieval market hall was erected in Broadway in the early 17C. After the old structure became dilapidated, the local member of parliament, Sir William Drake, who lived at Shardeloes, decided to construct a more substantial market building for the benefit of the town: the site he selected was in the High Street, to the west of the original building

    The new building was designed in the neoclassical style, built in red brick with stone dressings and was completed in 1682, When parish and district councils were established under the Local Government Act 1894 , the building became the meeting place for Amersham Parish Council, with the council’s first meeting being held there on 4 January 1895. At this time the building was known as “Town Hall” It was used as a recruiting station for Kitchener’s Army at the start of WWI  Amersham Police Court was held in the building until 1934.

    The City of Amersham on the town : https://amersham-tc.gov.uk/services/

    The Amersham tourist office on its heritage: https://visitamersham.org.uk/things-to-do/landmarks/

    There you go folks , do dare drive in jolly England, it’s an adventure of a lifetime, and you will be back !!! as we have lol! Until another round chasing Sherlock we will be saying elementary my dear Watson to you all. Again, hope you enjoy this post on the old market hall of Amersham !!! as I

    And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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    #Europe #FoodAndWine #France
  7. This is Amersham !!!

    This time took my road warrior skills to go again to jolly England with the Le Shuttle train service (see post), and my Ford ; towing along my good boys and wonderful Rex! It was a very nice trip going into the countryside and seeing several towns of wonderul architecture and history, This one is a must and one of our highlights of the trip, we will be back, eventually, Therefore, let me tell you about  this is Amersham, England !!! Hope you enjoy the post as I.

    The town of Amersham is located in Buckinghamshire district of England, It has a railway station and, also served by the London Underground (metro/subway). Since 1961, this line has terminated at this station. It is in the Chiltern Hills, 27 miles (43 km) from London, 15 miles (24 km) from Aylesbury and 9 miles (14 km) from High Wycombe. Amersham is part of the London commuter belt.The town is located at the junction of the A355 from Slough and Beaconsfield, the A404 linking Maidenhead,High Wycombe and Rickmansworth, the A416 from Chesham and Berkhamsted and the A413 roadAmersham is signed from both the M25 at junction/exit 18, and M40  at junctions/exits 1 and 2.

    There are two distinct areas: Old Amersham, set in the valley of the Misbourne river, containing the 13C parish Church of St Mary’s and several old pubs and coaching inns, and the Amersham-on-the-Hill, which grew in the early 20C around Amersham train station, which was served by the Metropolitan Railway (now the Metropolitan line) and the Great Central Railway.

    The name “Amersham” is derived from the Old English for ‘Ealhmund’s village records date back to Anglo Saxon times when it was known as Agmodesham, and by the time that the Domesday Book was written in 1086, it had become known as Elmodesham Queen Edith was the wife of Edward the Confessor and sister of King Harold, and after her death in 1075, the land passed to William the Conqueror, who granted it to Geoffrey de Mandeville, In 1200, his descendant Geoffrey de Mandeville (who became the Earl of Essex in 1213) obtained a charter for Amersham allowing him to hold a Friday market and a fair on 7 and 8 September. In 1613, another charter was granted to Edward, Earl of Bedford, changing the market day to Tuesday, and establishing a statute fair on 19 September The town was then part of the county constituency of Buckinghamshire. From 1885 it was in the Aylesbury constituency, in 1950 it formed part of the South Buckinghamshire seat and in 1974 the current Cresham and Amersham constituency was created

    The City of Amersham on the town : https://amersham-tc.gov.uk/services/

    The Amersham tourist office on its heritage: https://visitamersham.org.uk/things-to-do/landmarks/

    There you go folks , do dare drive in jolly England, it’s an adventure of a lifetime, and you will be back !!! as we have lol! Until another round chasing Sherlock we will be saying elementary my dear Watson to you all. Again, hope you enjoy this post on this is Amersham, England !!! as I

    And remember, happy travels, good health, and many cheers to all !!!

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    #Europe #FoodAndWine #France
  8. This Valentine's Day, skip the reservation.

    The most romantic table in the city is in your own kitchen.

    🍝 Fresh pasta from scratch — hands in dough, flour everywhere
    🍷 Wine — Chianti, Chardonnay, or Prosecco
    🍫 Chocolate fondue — strawberries, marshmallows, warm chocolate

    If things go wrong? Laughing over a kitchen mishap beats a stiff restaurant dinner every time.

    worldfoodwine.com/worldly/hot-

    #ValentinesDay #food #cooking #DateNight #FoodAndWine

  9. This Valentine's Day, skip the reservation.

    The most romantic table in the city is in your own kitchen.

    🍝 Fresh pasta from scratch — hands in dough, flour everywhere
    🍷 Wine — Chianti, Chardonnay, or Prosecco
    🍫 Chocolate fondue — strawberries, marshmallows, warm chocolate

    If things go wrong? Laughing over a kitchen mishap beats a stiff restaurant dinner every time.

    worldfoodwine.com/worldly/hot-

    #ValentinesDay #food #cooking #DateNight #FoodAndWine

  10. This Valentine's Day, skip the reservation.

    The most romantic table in the city is in your own kitchen.

    🍝 Fresh pasta from scratch — hands in dough, flour everywhere
    🍷 Wine — Chianti, Chardonnay, or Prosecco
    🍫 Chocolate fondue — strawberries, marshmallows, warm chocolate

    If things go wrong? Laughing over a kitchen mishap beats a stiff restaurant dinner every time.

    worldfoodwine.com/worldly/hot-

    #ValentinesDay #food #cooking #DateNight #FoodAndWine

  11. This Valentine's Day, skip the reservation.

    The most romantic table in the city is in your own kitchen.

    🍝 Fresh pasta from scratch — hands in dough, flour everywhere
    🍷 Wine — Chianti, Chardonnay, or Prosecco
    🍫 Chocolate fondue — strawberries, marshmallows, warm chocolate

    If things go wrong? Laughing over a kitchen mishap beats a stiff restaurant dinner every time.

    worldfoodwine.com/worldly/hot-

    #ValentinesDay #food #cooking #DateNight #FoodAndWine

  12. This Valentine's Day, skip the reservation.

    The most romantic table in the city is in your own kitchen.

    🍝 Fresh pasta from scratch — hands in dough, flour everywhere
    🍷 Wine — Chianti, Chardonnay, or Prosecco
    🍫 Chocolate fondue — strawberries, marshmallows, warm chocolate

    If things go wrong? Laughing over a kitchen mishap beats a stiff restaurant dinner every time.

    worldfoodwine.com/worldly/hot-

    #ValentinesDay #food #cooking #DateNight #FoodAndWine

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  14. Can we take a moment to appreciate these Smoked Honey-Habanero Chicken Wings from 2023's Food & Wine Festival? A perfect blend of sweet and heat! 🌶️🍯 #FoodAndWine #WingWednesday #Disneyland #DisneylandResort #DCA #DisneyCaliforniaAdventure #DisneyParks #DisneyFood

  15. There are some damn fine N/A beverages to be had. Back when I did drink, I was quite a beer snob. I'm hella pleased at how excellent breweries like Athletic Brewing Co and Sober Carpenter are gaining ground. I used to get weird looks and prying questions when I would say I don't drink at social functions. "But *why* don't you drink?" As if this needs socially-acceptable justification.

    #alcohol #cannabis #SoberCurious #CaliSober #drinks #food #FoodAndWine #society #news

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  16. Sip Back and Enjoy: Simplifying Your Holiday Wine Pairings tinyurl.com/y2nhhnnp via @downtownwinedistrict by @ExplorWineGlass #food #wine #winepairing #foodandwine #wineworldnews

  17. Moved over to this server. Feels a little more cozy. Imported most of my followers, but not my follows. I’ll have to figure that oit. #law #lawfedi #foodandwine #property #privatelaw #jurisprudence #administrative

  18. Happened upon this Food & Wine article from the summer. Didn't know Dwayne Wade was in the wine biz; cool to hear about his efforts to make the space more comfortable to folks of diverse backgrounds. #winebiz #DwayneWade #DEI #foodandwine

    foodandwine.com/wine/game-chan

  19. Fredericksburg Food and Wine

    FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — Come hungry and thirsty! The countdown is nearly over for the Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival, and this year’s celebration is bigger and better than ever. Kicking off tomorrow, the six-day …
    #dining #cooking #diet #food #Wine #Floodrelief #foodandwine #Fredericksburgfoodandwinefestival #grandtasting #hillcountry #Hospitalityrelief #Liveentertainment #TexasBlackTieBBQ
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