Popes Palace, Avignon France

Popes Palace, Avignon, France by Wendy VanHatten Frist, a little history… Much of the 14th century Italy was ravaged by wars. By 1309 Rome was basically a violent and unwelcoming city. So violent that Pope Clement V could not remain in the city of Rome. The Popes then...

Pommery Champagne House

Pommery Champagne House by Wendy VanHatten Not only does Pommery produce an amazing dry Champagne, the history surrounding Madame Pommery is truly an interesting aspect of this house. She was one of the great Champagne widows of the 19th century. She is the one you...

Sainte Remy Feria

Saint Remy Feria…Bulls by Wendy VanHatten Bulls were running in the streets. We were there. This was not Pamplona. On our way into town, the owner of the apartment we had rented called and told us to arrive before 4:00 in the afternoon as the bulls would be running....

Parade in Saint Remy, France

Saint Remy Parade by Wendy VanHatten Not your typical parade, the mood is still festive. The procession, however, is serious. That’s because this parade is put on for the people who live in and around Saint Remy. The entire parade requires commitment. The women make...

Pont du Gard

Pont du Gard by Wendy VanHatten Northeast of Nimes lies the town of Uzes. With its rich French heritage, considered the first duchy of France, and its dozens of small villages surrounded by oaks and pines Uzes has plenty to offer. Perhaps the most famous and certainly...

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