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Author Archives: Jim McNeill
8 Faux-Pas French people should avoid in the British labour market
8 Faux-Pas French people should avoid in the British labour market 1. “With my Master’s degree there’s no way I’m going to start at such a low position” 2. “It is out of the question for me to work at … Continue reading
Festival of Gardens at Chaumont~sur~Loire, 2013 – a sneek at what’s in store
Near neighbours of ours are the Garden Design Academy, Chabris (36210). Recently they had an opportunity to attend a preview of the magnificently innovative, annual International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire. There are images and a great description on their blog, … Continue reading
The three sequoia trees of the beautiful city of Loches, Touraine
No matter how often I visit the beautiful city of Loches, I still manage to spot something new and interesting. For example, recently, when walking though the city’s public park, I viewed….well, for once, I’ll be quiet….I think the images … Continue reading
Posted in 19th Century Touraine, Gardening, Loches
Tagged Loches, Loire Valley, Loire Valley History, Touraine, Touraine History
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Spring Programme ‘Le Petit Theatre de Balcons’
Here’s the Spring Programme for the marvellous ‘Le Petit Theatre de Balcons’ at Férrier Larçon in the South Touraine. Do support this local venue…it’s a delight! Contact Patrice Arnould 02 47 59 10 97 or petittheatredesbalcons@gmail.com … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century, Artists, Arts, Ferrière Larçon, Music, Patrice Arnould, Tourism
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“A Pause in the Holocaust” ~ protection of jews during the Italian Occupation of SE France
Further to the interest in my recent postings on the Demarcation Line in the Touraine I thought readers might be interested in this English version of the short, French-made documentary “A Pause in the Holocaust” on the Italian Occupation of … Continue reading
The WW2 Demarcation Line ~ Ligueil, South Touraine
This map comes from the Resistance in the Touraine’s web site – further details here. Do view my previous blogs on the local Demarcation Line here and here. Double click on the map for a larger image.
Forgotten Heroes – Channel Islander Resistance during WW2
Over the holiday period I was reading a book published in 1946 of the experience of Nazi occupation in the Channel Islands, ‘Jersey under the Nazi Jackboot’. I’ve also come across this University of Cambridge video dealing with resistance by … Continue reading
James McNeill Whistler in the Touraine and yet more Museums go viral
Hi, one post that gets the most hits on my blog is the link to the World’s Art Museums who have started to digitalise their collections (click here to see previous post). Well I’ve just re-visited the site and discovered … Continue reading
Touraine and Berry Regions of France; promotional materials from the past
Posted in 20th Century, Chambord, Tourism, Valençay
Tagged Amboise, Berry, Blois, Chambord, French Postcards, Loire Valley, Loire Valley History, Touraine, Touraine History, Valençay
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More fun at Ferrier Larcon
PopUp’s songs are a mix of tenderness, humor and derision. Come and meet these four musicians and singers in the warm and welcoming atmosphere of this small, intimate theater at Ferrière Larçon. Entrance: € 10 and € 6 For bookings … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century, Ferrière Larçon, Music, Patrice Arnould
Tagged Ferrière Larçon, French Music, Loire Valley, Popup, Touraine, Touraine Tourisim
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