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Monet's House and Garden at Giverny
Only about an hour and a half from Paris, you can walk in the footsteps of art history by visiting the Impressionist paintier, Monet's home

Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 26, 20246 min read
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Learning French Galette des Rois traditions whilst exploring Historic Bayeux
Normandy in the winter, not always everyone's first choice of destination, which was perfect for our visit. The streets and cafés are...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jan 15, 20244 min read
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France’s National Day is the day for shopping at a French flea market!
Parlez-vous Franglish? Read on for some simple tips and vocabulary to enjoy a visit to a flea market here in France… When out and about...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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France, Fleamarkets and Fireworks
Bonne Fete Nationale “Vive le 14 juillet!” Bastille day to the English speaking world, but the French call today the Quatorze Juillet....

Helen@Quintessentially
Jul 15, 20213 min read
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French Foraged Delights – Country Home Made Elderflower Cordial
The taste of summer bottled Updated post: The original pictures disappeared from this post, but I had delicious fun retaking them and...

Helen@Quintessentially
Jun 25, 20213 min read
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Foraged Gold
“Most of the dandelions had turned from sun into moons” Vladimir Nobokov The view over our back field, speckled with dandelions. With the...

Helen@Quintessentially
May 10, 20213 min read
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