Blogs from Bourges, Centre, France, Europe
July 23rd 2011
Most Memorable Part of the Day We went to another big church today. It had a bunch of skeletons that were pretty neat-o. And just in case anyone was wondering, we aren’t on some kind of religious pilgrimage where we see how many churches we can visit. They’re just always there. Funniest Part of the Day Mom trampled a small child today. Actually. We were in a grocery store, and this little girl who had just learned to walk was behind her. Mom turned around and tripped almost kicked this little girl right to the ground. She cried and everything. Good job Mom, good job. Things I Learned Today French people love their yogurt. And everybody here actually does that ‘kiss kiss’ thing that you see in movies. All the time. Side Notes Had some more ... read more
November 12th 2008
13 hour meals, aperitifs with a monk, helping the baker get bread hot from the oven at 6am, scrambling around in the ruins of a 13th century chateau, a private tour of a 12th century monastery, the following are my experiences of the “France Profonde”. As November 11th is a national Holiday in France, and I don’t have classes on Mondays or Wednesdays, Guillaume invited me to spend a long weekend out at his family’s farm in the Centre region of France. We met his cousin, aunt and uncle at their house in the suburbs of Paris and from there drove 2-3 hours south, past the small town of Vendome, past the small village of Montoire, and into the France profonde. We pulled up to Helene and Stephan's house, Helene being the younger sister of Guillaume's ... read more
Day 5 - Bus Tour - Tours - Bourges - Lyon
Published: August 29th 2008Europe » France » Centre » Bourges
September 22nd 2008
Today's journey takes us through the very centre of France. First we stop in Bourges, to see the Palais Jacques Coeur, the Cathedral of St. Stephen and the delightful Archbishop's gardens. Then into the very centre of the 'hexagon', as the French often call their homeland, to stop at the village of St. Amand Montrond. We continue via the volcanic hills around Clermont Ferrand and on to Lyon - a gourmet's paradise on the rivers Rhone and Saône. A walking tour of the old city - a UNESCO World Heritage site, reveals the city's rich and cultural past. It is the largest Renaissance district in France with its narrow streets, inner courtyards and "traboules". We will also drive up the Fourvière hill to admire awe-inspiring views over the city. Then on to our hotel for dinner ... read more
July 13th 2008
Cannes - France Cannes France is a picturesque city located on French Riviera. Well known for the Cannes Film Festival that takes place each May, Cannes is also a very popular tourist destination in Europe It offers visitors great weather, many interesting tourist attractions, museums and some beautiful Mediterranean beaches. ... read more
April 19th 2008
Hi Everyone I have been so busy and have forgotten to keep updating my blog! I have yet another strike today at school so I figured now was the perfect opportunity to write about the Printemps de Bourges. Printemps de Bourges is a huge music festival that has been running in Bourges (right in the centre of France an hour south-east of where I live) for over 30 years. It is an annually run festival and it goes for a week in April. I was lucky enough to go with some American friends and we have the most amazing time. The city is taken over with bands, acts, singers, dancers and just general rowdiness! We had so much fun going out during the day and just looking at different performances and the likes on the side ... read more
May 18th 2007
school trip to Paris Europe » France » Centre » Bourges By paris and rob May 18th 2007 paris and rob:)... read more
May 16th 2007
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May 4th 2007
bourges Europe » France » Centre » Bourges By paris and rob May 4th 2007 paris and robbourges... read more
October 1st 2006
Following a decidedly roundabout route, I moved here from Canada last week to spend the following 7 months in France, learning french, travelling and taking a year off school. The emphasis will definitely be travelling and not going to school. Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to be one of the tramps that so heavily populates this area, I have a job. I am working in the french high school (called a lycee) as a language assistant. That basically just means that I am teaching the kids how to speak English and get comfortable speaking it, whereas their teachers are the ones who beat them into learning grammatics and who knows what all. So a little about Bourges, then. Its a population 76000 city, built on a hill and roman ruins. The crowning glory is ... read more
