by Wendy VanHatten | Feb 20, 2024 | Travel
Chateau de Chenonceau by Wendy VanHatten Quite the distinction to say Chateau de Chenonceau is the most visited and the most photographed chateau in the Loire Valley in France. It’s also been called the ladies chateau, as ladies have been the most influential in its...
by Wendy VanHatten | Jan 29, 2024 | Travel
Amboise Sunday Market By Wendy VanHatten Traveling to the Loire Valley of France for the first time, street markets were on our list. I mean who doesn’t enjoy the dozens of stalls of colorful, delicious-looking fruits and vegetables? Our landlord of the apartment we...
by Wendy VanHatten | Jan 5, 2024 | Travel
Saint-Remy de Provence by Wendy VanHatten Saint-Remy is a delightful town of about 8,000. Located about halfway between Avignon and Arles, this is definitely a farming town. Set in the middle of vineyards, fields of sunflowers, vegetables, and lavender, and peach...
by Wendy VanHatten | Aug 27, 2023 | Travel
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...
by Wendy VanHatten | Jun 22, 2023 | Travel
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...
