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A miracle of preservation, Sarlat France is one of the best example of medieval France. This village is a living town and not just a historical curiosity. A great place to take pictures, shop, and visit a local restaurant. Video courtesy Dennis Callan on YouTube.
History (Via Wikipedia)
"Sarlat is a medieval town that developed around a large Benedictine abbey of Carolingian origin. The medieval Sarlat Cathedral is dedicated to Saint Sacerdos.
Because modern history has largely passed it by, Sarlat has remained preserved and one of the towns most representative of 14th century France. It owes its current status on France's Tentative List for future nomination as a UNESCO World Heritage site to the enthusiasm of writer, resistance fighter and politician André Malraux, who, as Minister of Culture (1960–1969), restored the town and many other sites of historic significance throughout France. The centre of
the old town consists of impeccably restored stone buildings and is largely car-free."
Showing posts with label Frenglish. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frenglish. Show all posts
Remembering My Childhood Home of Yorkshire
This is a photo library of the region of England where I grew up as a child and young man. Visit my new website "Call of France" for interesting information about where I now am living in France as an expat.
Yorkshire Today (Via Wikipedia)
In the 1970s there were major reforms of local government throughout the United Kingdom. Some of the changes were unpopular, and controversially Yorkshire and its ridings lost status in 1974 as part of the Local Government Act 1972. The East Riding was resurrected with reduced boundaries in 1996 with the abolition of Humberside. With slightly different borders, the government office entity which currently contains most of Yorkshire is the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England. This region includes a northern slice of Lincolnshire, but does not include the northern part of the ceremonial county of North Yorkshire (Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland), which is in the North East England region. Other parts of the historic county of Yorkshire are also in other official regions. Saddleworth (now in Greater Manchester); the Forest of Bowland (Lancashire); Sedbergh and Dent (Cumbria) are in the North West England region, and Upper Teesdale (County Durham) is in North East England.
Les traditions françaises de Noël
Here is another French tradition, the celebration of Christmas with music.
From the Video Description: Alle Psallite Cum Luya (Latin Christmas Song From France) · Aquabella. Advent Wreath One Song For Each Sunday In Advent ℗ 2008 Aquabella
"The Advent wreath is made up of fir and pine tree branches for the first Sunday of Advent. It is traditionally knotted with beautiful red bows and decorated with pine or fir cones. The Advent wreath is topped by four candles, symbolising the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Each candle is lit on each of the Sundays before Christmas." via - frenchmoments.eu
Strasbourg Christmas Market, capitale de Noël
If you are going to be in France during December, it is worth your time to stop in Strasbourg, a picturesque city in the Alsace region...what a magical Christmas atmosphere and certainly can be considered a true call of France! It deserves its reputation as the 'Christmas Capitol' of France.
Powder Skiing - Les Arcs, France | 2015
Always a favorite winter pastime for the French and those who enjoy winter holidays
in France, snow ski season is looked forward to each year. When it's powder, it's even better!
Beautiful Hill-towns of Provence
We Join Denis Callan on another video travelogue, this time it is the beautiful hill-towns of Provence.
"Provence is a geographical region and historical province of southeastern France, which extends from the left bank of the lower Rhône River on the west to the Italian border on the east, and is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea on the south. It largely corresponds with the modern administrative région of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and includes the départements of Var, Bouches-du-Rhône, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence and parts of Alpes-Maritimes and Vaucluse.The largest city of the region is Marseille." Excerpt edited from Wikipedia
Armistice Day in France
"Armistice Day is commemorated every year on November 11 to mark the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front of World War I, which took effect at eleven o'clock in the morning—the "eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month" of 1918. The date was declared a national holiday in many allied nations, and coincides with Remembrance Day and Veterans Day,
public holidays." -Via Wikipedia
public holidays." -Via Wikipedia
When You Finish That Book...
Re-posted from my new website CallofFrance.com
There’s an understandable tendency among Indie authors to think that when their book comes to a final full stop they’re somehow at the end of their labours. For beyond the satisfaction it brings, I can’t help comparing that moment when you tell yourself that the actual writing is now complete to the sorrow you feel when faced with the finality of having to bid adieu to companions you’ve shared your life with for so long that they’ve now come to be parts of yourself. For not only did you invest yourself in your work of fiction as a whole but, above all, in the characters you portrayed in it. So, what’s more understandable that the two years.(see the rest of the post here)
France Street Music for Sunday October 18
Published from Paris, December 2012. Typical French street music...surprise trio on the bridge over the Seine near Notre Dame Cathedral.
French Street Song
French Street musicians kick it up a notch in a musical performance posted for today's Sunday music tribute.
A Delightful Activity
Dennis Callan delights us with another of his travel videos. This time on the River Seine.
From the YouTube Video Description: Boat ride on the Seine in Paris is one of the most delightful activities in your visit, passing the Eiffel Tower and other landmarks of the city, capital of France. Most of this ride is at sunset, a fine time to do it. Only takes one hour, costs about $15, ride outside for full effect or inside if you are cold, and you can purchase beverage of your choice before boarding.
Summer Street Music
Here is some fun summer street music from Toulouse, France. Check out the dancing and singing as these people celebrate life in France.
Description from Video: Toulouse is a city of contrasts with an exceptional heritage that offers the visitor plenty of pleasant surprises such as mansions from the Renaissance period which was the golden age of the town. The city also hosts an amazing blend of brick and stone buildings and a rich collection of museums built within historical monuments or on former industrial sites. From place to place, along streets and monuments, "la ville rose" meets history and reveals all its charms. At night, the city enlightens and Toulouse takes on a new face: the facades, the monuments and the river become the main characters of Toulouse's magical evenings.
Top Ten Songs of the Week in France
Top 10 Songs of The Week - August 22, 2015 (France)
Just for fun...Top 10 Songs In France rated by Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique (SNEP) the week of August 22nd.
Accordion Music and Paris Photos
I missed posting a Sunday music video for yesterday, but that is because I was creating some new videos. The idea behind this one is street scene photos from around Paris mixed with some fantastic accordion music.
French Accordion Music Valse Musette
French Accordion Music Valse Musette | Duo Jo & Huib - Lively accordion music with some stunning French visuals. Relax and enjoy this video on a summer Sunday.
Pinot Grigio is Pinot Gris
Districts: pinot grigio is planted extensively in the Venezia and Alto Adige regions of Italy. Pinot grigio is also grown in the western coastal regions of the U.S.A. It is called malvoisie in the Loire Valley and pinot gris in the rest of France. In Germany and Austria pinot grigio is known as the Ruländer or Grauer Burgunder. Similar aliases are used in the german settled regions of Australia. Source: Pinot Gris
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More Paris Street Music
A video of amazing Jazz musicians playing on a bridge with saxophone and piano near the Notre-Dame de Paris in France. Jazz music seems to be a favorite in Paris and France all over.
History of Jazz in France - "Starting in the late 1940s the Le Caveau de la Huchette would become an important place for French and American jazz musicians to work. Many American jazz artists have lived in France from Sidney Bechet to Archie Shepp. These Americans would have an influence on French jazz, but at the same time French jazz had its own inspirations as well. For example Bal-musette had some influence on France's form of Gypsy jazz. In a related vein violin, and to an extent guitar, were traditionally more popular in French jazz than American. Related to that Jean-Luc Ponty and Stéphane Grappelli are among the most well-respected violinists in the history of jazz. That stated the violin is also popular in Eastern European jazz." Via Wikipdia
Paris Street Music
Something a little different and maybe not expected. These Paris street musicians seem to be playing Reggae music. At any rate...it is still enjoyable and easy to listen to on a Sunday afternoon.
Notre Dame de Paris, Paris
Facts About The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris (Excerpt from http://www.notredamecathedralparis.com/facts)
1) Notre Dame is 130 meters long, 48 meters wide, 35 meters high. The rose windows have a diameter of 10 meters. The cathedrals pillars have a diameter of 5 meters.
2) Notre Dame is located on the Paris Island called Ile de la Cite, which concentrated the power attributes of France between the 4th and the 14th century.
3) The world famous cathedral is referred to as: Notre Dame de Paris ("Our Lady of Paris" in French), The Notre Dame Cathedral or sometimes just simple "Notre Dame".
4) If you want to visit Notre Dame via the Paris metro: Cite station on line 4. Saint Michel station on RER B and C lines.
5) The towers can be visited - April 1st to September 30th, 10am to 6.30pm (June to August, on Saturday, Sunday, 10am to 11pm) - October 1st to March 31st, 10am to 5.30pm. Last access is 45 mn before closure. Closed on January 1st, in May 1st, December 25th.
6) The twin towers go as high as 69 meters (387 steps). The south tower houses the 13 ton Emmanuel bell.
7) The best time to visit the Notre Dame Cathedral is early in the morning, between Tuesday and Friday.
8) Access to the cathedral is open and free of charge every day of the year, during the opening hours.
Robert Doisneau Celebrated with Music
Famed Robert Doisneau Photographs celebrated with some French music for this Sunday in July 2015.
"Robert Doisneau was a French photographer. In the 1930s he used a Leica on the streets of Paris. He and Henri Cartier-Bresson were pioneers of photojournalism. He is renowned for his 1950 image Le baiser de l'hôtel de ville (Kiss by the Town Hall), a photograph of a couple kissing in the busy streets of Paris. Doisneau was appointed a Chevalier (Knight) of the Legion of Honour in 1984." Excerpt from Wikepedia
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