Off the beaten path in France - L'Epine, Champagne-Ardenne

La Basilique Notre Dame De L'Epine (1406) --- 16 July 2013

Brasserie de la Basilique de l'Epine

Off the beaten path in France -- Soissons (Picardy)

Soissons Cathedral (completely rebuilt
after WWI) --- 16 July 2013

 

A quiet summer's day at Soissons, by the cathedral (16 July 2013)

 

While Away from Home: Strasbourg, France

Strasbourg Cathedral, September 2007
Side view with boys, September 2007

In 2007, my co-workers and I stopped ever so briefly to just stand by the cathedral. And even thought this was my second visit there and a much shorter one, it left me with a deeper impression.
The teen boys who just came out of the adjacent school, seemed just like their PV counterparts.

While Away from Home: Obernai, France

Obernai, France - Sept. 2007
No, I'm not travelling in France. It's only wishful thinking. We are away for a ski weekend at Mammoth which is very nice in itself. While away, I thought I'd share a couple of favorites from a 2007 whirlwind business trip in Europe.

I adored everything about Obernai - Le Parc Hotel, the streets, the buildings, the tower, and the cathedral. The photo above was taken during an early morning walk - what a delight!

Le Parc Hotel, Restaurant & Spa - Sept. 2007