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Caring for Clifton Families - Resources for Back to School and More
Do you remember the office supply store commercial with the dad buying school supplies and the song “The Most Wonderful Time of Year” as background music? For many families, it’s a time to wonder if they’ll be able to afford school supplies, new clothes, free preschool, or find aftercare for their school age children. Here are some local resources for families who could use a little support.
Relay For Life: The Main Event | The Clifton Times
This is the weekend that a large group from Clifton has been working tirelessly for, the night of Clifton-Rutherford Relay for Life. A look back in time will tell you that Clifton has long been involved with Relay for Life, one of the fundraisers for the American Cancer Society. A number of teams existed and had friendly competitions against one another.
There are loads of Free Museums in Paris - The Good Life France
In Paris (and indeed the rest of France), many museums are free year-round. And, if you’re thinking that the free museums are only for hanging out in when its raining and you need a place to shelter, you couldn’t be more wrong. We’re talking top museums that you’d want to go to anyway including the gorgeous Petit Palais and wonderful Museum of Modern Art.
Carrieres de Lumieres, sound and light shows Paris and Provence - The Good Life France
What do an abandoned quarry and an old iron foundry have in common? They both house magical sound-and-light shows that must be seen to be believed. The Carrières de Lumières (“Quarries of Light”) has been operating for decades near the mountaintop fortress of Les Baux-de-Provence, and is one of the most popular tourist sites in all of Provence. It’s in an old quarry made up of three mammoth rooms carved inside a mountain.
5 Favourite Foods of Nice - The Good Life France
Nice is one of the most beautiful cities in France, nestled by the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Founded by the Greeks long ago, it has changed hands many times—for centuries it was part of the Duchy of Savoy, then part of France, then part of the Kingdom of Sardinia in Italy, before finally joining France again in 1860. The city’s cuisine reflects its French and Italian origins, especially those of the nearby regions of Provence and Liguria.
The inspirational Grand Épicerie Rive Droite Paris - The Good Life France
The Grande Epicerie de Paris Rive Droite (right bank) is the gourmet food store emporium of the Bon Marché department store. Think Harrods food store with French je ne sais quoi! It opened in 2017 and has quickly built up a reputation for being one of the most delicious food stores in Paris.
Google Cultural Institute Paris | Mind Blowing Technology
In a narrow road in Paris, hidden behind a gate with bars painted the colour of the Google rainbow is the French HQ of the world’s favourite search engine. And it’s here that a secret left by Marc Chagall in the ceiling of the Opera Garnier in Paris was discovered. Amongst the hundreds working at Google in Paris are a select few: 20 passionate, dedicated innovators who make up the Google Art Laboratory, the like of which exists nowhere else in the world.
The secrets of Bouillabaisse famous French fish soup - The Good Life France
Just how do you make a real bouillabaise and how did this famous fish dish get its name? Keith Van Sickle, author of Life in Provence, finds out My wife and I live part of the year in St.-Rémy-de-Provence. We love bouillabaisse, that magical dish that seems to capture the spirit of Provence. So when our friend Pascal, a retired chef, invited us over for homemade bouillabaisse, we were quick to accept. Legend has it that bouillabaisse was invented long ago by the fishermen of Marseille.
UNESCO status for Chaine des Puys, Auvergne - The Good Life France
The peeks of 80 dormant volcanoes in central France known as the Chaîne des Puys, including the famous Puy de Dome, have been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO. The chain of volcanoes becomes mainland France’s first natural Heritage site and were granted UNESCO status on 2 July 2018. This unique landscape now joins sites such as the Grand Canyon, the Okavango Delta, Kilimanjaro and the Great Barrier Reef on this prestigious list.
This Gay Bar Saved Me
Norfolk is the second most populous city in Virginia. Due to its diverse community — being a bustling college town and home to the world’s largest naval base — it often referred to as the historic, urban, financial, and cultural center of the Hampton Roads region. Tucked away in the Five Points district of Norfolk, on the corner of Sewells Point Road and Bland Street, sits a building chock-full of unique history and culture.
Yves Saint Laurent Museum Paris
Yves Saint Laurent was a genius – a visionary who became a legend at an early age. Today his name graces a variety of products from luxurious cosmetics to high-end handbags. Knowing a bit about his background will enhance your visit to this excellent new museum. Saint Laurent’s career began with The House of Dior at the age of 19. When the legendary Christian Dior died in 1957 he named the 21-year-old Saint Laurent as his successor, the youngest couturier in the world.
Paris in Photos | 10 views of the world's favourite city
Paris is the most visited Tourist destination in the world, it’s probably the most photographed too! We never tire of seeing pictures of the beautiful city of light. These photos of Paris are by photographer John Woods from Madison, Wisconsin, US.
Federal Estate, Gift and GST Tax Exemption Amounts Spike | JD Supra
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Heavenly terrace bars in Paris to wine and dine in style
There are thousands of terrace bars in Paris and one of the joys of a visit is to find your own favourite. Everyone will find a bar that they feel suits them whether its on a busy main road or a quiet cobbled rue. Get off the beaten track and take a break in one of the secret gardens and heavenly hidden terraces in Paris and chill in your own little oasis… Café de la Paix is an institution and from its position next to the Opera Garnier, the Paris Opera House, it’s in a fabulous location.
Chateau Vaux-Le-Vicomte in Photos
Vaux-Le-Vicomte is a chateau with a dark past. It was once the home of a favoured Minister of Louis XIV who only got to enjoy its beauty for a very short while. Nicolas Fouquet was the Finance Minister of the King and a man who appreciated the finer things in life. He commissioned the design, décor and landscaping of the Chateau from three of the greatest names of his time.
My Good Life France book is in Australia!
I’m in Australia – figuratively speaking that is! Not actually me, but my book “My Good Life in France” is now available as a paperback in Australia… You can get it at Booktopia on paper and Amazon.com.au on Kindle (links below). I can’t tell you how exciting it is to see my book come out round the other side of the world.
The Chateau de Fontainebleau Ile de France
If walls could talk then those at the Chateau de Fontainebleau would have plenty to say. Just 55km from the centre of Paris this immense palace simply oozes history… This incredible place has more than 1500 rooms and is the only royal and imperial chateau in France that has been continuously inhabited for eight centuries.
Musee Camille Claudel Opens in France
“There is always something absent that torments me.” Camille Claudel, letter to Rodin, 1886 Being a muse is not as easy as it looks. With the opening of France’s first national museum dedicated to the talent of Rodin’s long-suffering assistant and mistress later this month, Camille Claudel (1864-1943) is finally getting the recognition that she has long deserved.
Rue Mouffetard | The Oldest Street in Paris
Paris has so many attractions, that sometimes it’s difficult to make a choice what you want to see, especially when you don’t have much time. Top visits include the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and Sacré-Coeur, but you also have Rue Mouffetard, a street in the 5th arrondissement (Quartier Latin).
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