Posts with tag ”france”
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Vineyards of southern France
French wines are deeply ingrained in the national culture and are produced in a wide variety of styles. But there can be a vast difference in taste, aroma and other characteristics, depending on the region.
Having champagne in Champagne
I rolled into the Champagne region with the sort of expectation that comes from a steady reputation. That every vineyard smells of yeast, every cellar echoes with history and every bottle hides a story. What I found was all that, plus proud stories, dark tunnels and a lot more respect for what goes into that sparkling glass.
Paris, je t’aime
Yesterday I wandered through the streets of Paris. The sun illuminated the golden statues on the roof of Opera Garnier, a sight I’ve passed many times, and I thought about how a city changes between visits.
Movie locations around the world
This is the first part of my quest for finding movie locations around the world. Contents: Mission Impossible, Talented Mr Ripley, Lost in Translation, Fellowship of the Ring, Highlander, French Connection, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Le fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain, Die Another Day, Interview with the Vampire, The Beach, Rendition, La Dolce Vita, Moulin Rouge.
Review: The Terminal Man
This is the story of Merhan Karimi Nasseri and why he lived in Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle airport for 16 years. The movie The Terminal from 2004 was based on his story, but the movie script is a bit different from the book.
The seedy past of Marseille
As I walked along the streets of Marseille, my thoughts went to the seedy streets from the 1971 movie “French Connection” and wondered how much it had changed in 40 years.
Sweet days in Provence
Nice is beautiful in its own way, with fading glamour and tired charm. But after wandering down Promenade des Anglais, listening to waves, watching tourists and dogs, I felt like I’d seen the postcards. Time to wander beyond them.
With the Terminal man at Charles de Gaulle
I was recently sitting in Terminal 2 at Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, reading The Terminal Man, the tale about Merhan Karimi Nasseri who has been living in Terminal 1 of CDG for 16 years.
Smelling the croissants in Paris
Paris is one of the great cities on the planet. Even though I’ve been here before, there is always so much to do and experience. Revisit the classics or find new gems, the choice is yours.