Monthly Archives: May 2023

A pleasant new place, with multiple roles

Posted on May 20, 2023 by loren24250

Dependable places where you can enjoy an afternoon coffee or glass of wine are surprisingly thin on the ground around here. So we were delighted to receive a flyer in our mailbox that announced the opening of Chez Ninon in … Continue reading →

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Remembrances of things past

Posted on May 1, 2023 by loren24250

There’s a language spoken in several parts of southern France that sounds to many visitors like some sort of mix of French and Spanish. In fact, it’s an old language called Occitan. If you’re not familiar with Occitan, here’s a … Continue reading →

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