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Le Grau du Roi – The shops, my personal favorites

Historically, the French patronize a wide variety of sole proprietors for virtually all of their basic needs:  meat, bread, vegetables and a host of other supplies.  Of course now much of these needs are provided by large grocery stores, corporate … Continue reading

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Your mobile phone in France – UPDATE

I recently reviewed the telecommunication options for those traveling in France.  Among the companies offering service in Europe (including Callineurope and Mobal) the following are my recommendations.  Unlike the better known plans there are no set up fees with the … Continue reading

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Le Grau du Roi – marché aux poissons

One of the best things about le Grau du Roi is the food.  The restaurants are inexpensive and the fresh fish are plentiful.  If you like fish and can prepare it yourself, there are four or five fishermen selling their … Continue reading

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le départ, destination le Grau du Roi

It’s the end of the first week in Jun, today we depart for Paris and connect through to le Grau du Roi in the south of France along the Mediterranean coast.  Le Grau du Roi has been a six year … Continue reading

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France summer 09

Beginning this week, I narrate our 4 week stay in the south of France.  The food, the beach, the lifestyle  – all as seen by Sarastro.

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Daytrips from Paris

I could very contentedly spend weeks vacationing in Paris without ever feeling compelled to leave. Many visitors though wonder about the surrounding country side and there are some fascinating destinations just an hour or so from the center of Paris. … Continue reading

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