Tagged With "Mont-Saint-Michel"
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Charleston's Cathedral of St. John the Baptist: Where Gumbo Was (#76)
Visiting Charleston recently, I was struck by its handsome cathedral and unusual spire. The church seems reasonably well-rooted in the 19th century, but the tower reminded me of the turn-of-the-last-century church of Saint-Jean-de-Montmartre ...
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Paris by Night: Fleeting Glimpses
I've never set out to document Paris at night, never had a conscious plan to record a particular area or its life. These are just selections from several visits, held together only by the late hour or by something that pleased me. Night doesn't have...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Apr. 29, 2015: L'Écoute at Les Halles
Listening ( L'Écoute ) by Henry Miller (the French sculptor, not the American author) was commissioned in 1986 for a plaza in the area once occupied by the central markets—Les Halles. It's directly in front of the Saint-Eustache...
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June 13, 2017: Ornate Interior and Yorkshire Stone
All Saints Church in Northallerton, England is a treasure hidden in plain sight, and revealed by the camera of Paul Hunter.
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July 21, 2017: Venetian Ports, Lake Garda
Malcesine, on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, is a picturesque town with cobbled lanes and a castle. Today's view by Ian Cook is of its beautiful harbors.
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At the Summit of Monte Baldo
Ian Cook takes us along a precarious trail to the summit of Italy's Monte Baldo, with spectacular views!
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Memories of Dijon, France
George G shares memories of some wonderful travel experiences in Dijon which, as he shares with us, has a lot more going for it than its famous mustard.
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Sept. 21, 2015: Hotel zum Ritter, Heidelberg
One of the few opportunities to stay at a top-flight hotel that's been around as long as Heidelberg's Hotel zum Ritter Sankt-George, or Hotel of the Knight Saint George. The building dates to 1592, and its facade is considered one of the...
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Wandering in Frankfurt's Lost Altstadt (Where Gumbo Was #138)
As a number of Gumbo readers figured out, Gumbo's latest "Where Was" was Frankfurt am Main, Germany's economic capital and home, as the giant Euro sign reminded us, to the European Central Bank. Those who get the credit, in order: Jonathan L,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 18, 2015: Olive Grove, Saint-Remy
An easy walk from the center of Saint-Remy, these olive trees are on the grounds of the hospital of Saint-Paul-de-Mausole, the asylum where Vincent Van Gogh spent a year of his life in the 1880s. While there, he painted in these fields. For...
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Saint Louis Cathedral, New Orleans French Quarter
Samantha concludes her series on the French Quarter in New Orleans by sharing the beautiful Saint Louis Cathedral.
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June 4, 2018: Sainte Anne du Bocage, Caraquet
Travel Rob takes a look at the beautiful Saint Anne du Bocage in Caraquet.
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St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada (Where Gumbo Was #266)
Gumbo was found in the cute historic town of St Andrews, New Brunswick. Learn more!
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, June 8, 2014: Two Gentlemen of Verona
No, they're not the ones Shakespeare wrote about; these gentlemen shoulder a different burden, holding up the baptismal fonts of the Saint Anastasia church near the ancient Ponte Pietra. The brick Gothic church dates to the 13th century,...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 6: Chateau D'If, France's Alcatraz
The storied Chateau D’If sits on the small island of If, just a short ferry ride from Marseille’s Vieux Port. Built originally (depending on your view) to defend Marseille from invasion or to keep Marseille under the king’s...
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Saint-Jean de Montmartre: An Art Nouveau Church in Paris
There are hundreds of churches in Paris, many even sharing names, but my favorite of the moment is Saint-Jean de Montmartre, which must be among the most unusual in the city. Its history is not that of centuries and kings and great events, like Notre...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 1, 2014: Canal Illusion
The Canal Saint-Denis, just a bit past its junction with the Canal Saint-Martin and the Canal de l'Ourcq in northeast Paris, appears to flow downhill to pass under a bridge. It so much appears to that I had to stand there for a few minutes to...
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A Farm Visit in Normandy
I lost my heart in Paris a long time ago, but every time we visit we plan some out-of-city experiences as well. Last summer, as part of our two weeks in Paris, we planned a two-day side-trip to Normandy, visiting Mont-Saint-Michel. For our...
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Saint-Remy's Fête du Vin
We had the good fortune this summer of having our few days in Saint-Remy-de-Provence coincide with the town's 32nd annual Festival of Wine and Crafts. Not that we're wine experts; we don't know the specialized language and the names of...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb 11, 2015: Fruit of the Vine
Many regions of France are known for their wines, and Provence is one of them, located at the lower end of the Rhone Valley. Some Provence vineyards ship far and wide; others are far more local, and go out of their way to promote locally....
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Oct. 29, 2014: The Night Birds
With Halloween coming in two days, it seemed like the moment for this twilight picture of Mont-Saint-Michel, France, seemingly under attack by hordes of birds. Actually, there's nothing really sinister about it; they're just the usual...
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Wednesday Market, Saint-Remy-de-Provence
There are markets every day in Provence, with each town setting aside a day or two a week. Some are just food and necessities; others have large crafts areas and some markets are good sources of inexpensive clothing as well as designer clothing. One...
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Mont-Saint-Michel: Like no other (Pt. 1)
The Island and Village Everyone told us that Mont-Saint-Michel is “special,” even friends who knew how many old churches and quaint villages we’ve been to, even those who usually are concerned with long drives for...
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Mont-Saint-Michel: Like no other (Pt. 2)
The Abbey and Monastery Mont-Saint-Michel is, really, two places: the historic religious structures at the top of the island mountain, and the town below that supported it in ancient times and today. The town featured in Part 1; this time we're...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Jan. 4, 2015: Stairway to Heaven
The unusual light in this shot invites the title, but the stairs actually rise not to heaven, but to the heavenly beauty of the Abbey of Mont-Saint-Michel in Normandy. As you might imagine, a town and abbey on an island mountain feature plenty...
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Paris: Mairie of the 10e Arrondissement (Where Gumbo Was #50)
Each of Paris’ 20 arrondissements has a Town Hall, the Mairie, and a district mayor responsible for local services; each Mairie also includes a district court that handles minor civil and criminal offenses, and each is housed in a suitably...
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Paris plans summer swimming in canal basin
Where swimming was banned as recently as last summer, Paris plans seasonal swimming pools starting next summer.
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Surprise! Naples Best Pizza Invades Rome
Famed for pizza and featured on film, Naples favorite da Michele is opening in Rome just ahead of a new branch in London.
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A Market Gallery: Marché Saint-Louis, Fontainebleau
On a Friday morning in Fontainebleau, PortMoresby confirms a 50-year-old memory, then visits the excellent Marché Saint-Louis.
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London is burning to remember 1666 Great Fire
London has a month-long series of events and displays to commemorate the 1666 Great Fire that forever changed the city.
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Tour de France to start at Mont-Saint-Michel (where bikes are banned)
This year's Tour de France will kick off at a spectacular location, but some locals are upset because their own bikes are banned from the island.
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January 21, 2019: Saint John City Market, New Brunswick, Canada
Travel Rob visits Canada's oldest Farmers Market in Saint John, NB, Canada.
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April 11, 2019: Anatomy Lesson in the Duomo
DrFumblefinger comes upon the statue of Saint Bartolomeo in Milan's Duomo. Learn the story behind the art.
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Apr. 1, 2019: Moosehead Challenger, St. John, NB
Travel Rob visits a huge bronze statue of a moose in Moosehead's Brewery hometown
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Canal Saint-Martin: Where Gumbo Was
As reader Port Moresby guessed correctly, Gumbo’s Where in the World photo shows one of the cast-iron bridges crossing the Canal Saint-Martin in Paris—a popular attraction with a fascinating past, and familiar to millions through its movie...
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St. Helens, Bishopsgate: Where Gumbo Was (#23)
In time for the weekend, if you are looking to attend church in London, Dr. Fumblefinger correctly identified the church in Puzzle #23 as Saint Helen's Bishopsgate in the City of London, the famed square-mile heart of Greater London. The building...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Feb. 16, 2014: A Memory of Les Halles
Tucked into a side chapel of St. Eustache church in Paris, this statue by Raymond Mason commemorates "The Departure of the Fruits and Vegetables from the Heart of Paris, Feb. 28, 1969. On that date, Paris' famous Les Halles closed and the...
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Butterflies Everywhere at the Butterfly Farm in St. Martin
Think of Saint Martin, and you mostly think of beautiful beaches...but Samantha invites us to another favorite, the colorful Butterfly Farm.
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Anatomy of a Trip, Oaxaca: Monte Alban
During the months of preparation for my trip to Oaxaca, I wrote " It remains to be seen if archeological sites are in my future but, as an activity of which I've never partaken, I really should give it a go."
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Black Friday News: Florida claims first Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving 1565 in Florida Yesterday was Thanksgiving in the U.S., and for those who thought about its history rather than then turkey or the football, it probably involved reflection on the events of 1621 in Plymouth, Massachusetts. ...
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March 13, 2016. Wicker Toboggan Sled ride, Monte to Funchal, Madeira.
A unique feature of Madeira is the wicker sled ride down Monte.
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Paris to reopen Bastille column after 30 years
The tall column that stands in the Place de la Bastille as a memorial to past revolutions will be re-opened to the public .
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Valencia's fiery Las Fallas ends with a flare
Burning effigies marked the end last weekend of Valencia's spectacular Las Fallas festival, with hundreds of giant effigies in wood, cardboard and papier-mache put to the torch.
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Dry Canals: Paris on purpose, Venice by low tides
Two European cities are facing dry seasons in their canals, with record low tides exposing long-unseen areas of Venice's waterways, and Paris draining its iconic Canal Saint-Martin for cleaning and repairs. In Venice, abnormal tides this year, combined with a so-far dry winter, have left water levels about 70cm (more than 2 feet) below normal. As a result, routes for the city's vaporetti, or water buses, have been curtailed because they are unable to navigate in some of the smaller canals.
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The amazing debris of the Canal St.-Martin
Weapons, toilets, bicycles and even a drone turn up as workers clean the bed of Paris's iconic canal.
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August 12, 2018: Surviving disaster on Martinique
George G shares an unusual tale of survival, gleaned during a visit to French Caribbean island of Martinique.
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Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, Brussels
DrFumblefinger shares a visit to the lovely Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. Built in the mid-19th century, this bright cheery design was very innovative for its time.
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Chamonix, France
George G shares a visit to the lovely alpine region of Chamonix, France, home to the beautiful but deadly Mt. Blanc.
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October 3, 2018: A Visit to Dijon
George G shares memories and photos of a trip to Dijon, France.
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Feb. 18, 2019: People Waiting, Saint John, New Brunswick
Travel Rob views this very fun and accessable sculptural display in Saint John, New Brunswick.