Category: Our Trip

Blogposts and pictures from our trip to Paris and Provence in July 2016

Say “Fromage”

by Linda Steves

One afternoon while lost in Paris, we stumbled upon a beautiful arcade full of little shops, including a small cafe that featured fine charcuterie and fromages. We had the most delicious meal composed of wonderful regional ingredients, simply prepared. I talked to our waiter about how much more flavorful the cheeses in France are. I mentioned that most cheeses in the U.S. are pasteurized, and wondered if that “killed” the flavor. He adamantly agreed and replied “yes! Formage is a living thing!”

My appreciation for fromage has reached a new level!
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Francis Cabrel Concert in Nimes 7/22/2016

Francis Cabrel’s concert last night at the arena in Nimes was one of the most wonderful evenings of music I’ve ever experienced. The cloudy sky threatened rain throughout the evening, yet the only drops of moisture were in the eyes of les madames et monsieurs sitting next to me in the magnificent Arena de Nimes.

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Pont du Gard

The Pont du Gard has been a tourist attraction for centuries. It’s construction has historically been credited to Augustus’ son-in-law and aide, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, around the year 19 BC. As they say back home in Rhode Island, “that’s a wicked long time ago.”

Over a million people visit this spot each year. Linda and I had a refreshing swim before walking over the bridge. Spectacular!

Mike at Pont du Gard.
After a swim, Mike selfies at Pont du Gard.

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Watching the film “En Quête de Sens” in Uzès

imageLinda and I just watched a really powerful documentary film, “En Quête de Sens” in the public square in Uzès. This one rocked our world, but more in the “that’s what we’ve been saying for years!” kind of way!

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More on “Carrieres de Lumieres”

Just a bit more about “Carrieres de Lumieres” in Les Bause, and the unique multimedia exhibition of Marc Chagall.

From the program notes:
Produced by Culturespaces, with the assistance of Marc Chagall Committee, and directed by Gianfranco Iannuzzi, Renato Gatto and Massimiliano Siccardi with the musical collaboration of Luca Longobardi, this show provides an opportunity to rediscover the significant work of Marc Chagall, artist of Russian origin and French nationality, acquired in 1937.
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Digitized and projected on 5000 m² of Carrières de Lumières with walls up to 14 meters high, this new multimedia exhibition is conceived as a journey through the major stages in the creation of Marc Chagall.

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