France has held me in a hypnotic grip ever since I first
visited it at age 19. I love every moment on her soil. This trip was especially wonderful,
sharing it with other friends and family. Big kudos to Marge who did so much
work getting it all organized and put together.
What really pushed it over the edge, though, was being
guided by Angélique. No ordinary tour guide, she has a passion for what she
does and sincerely wants us to get the most out of each site visited, hence the
early morning wake up calls, beating the crowds and listening to enthralling
details about various places and people.
So, --Holy cow! it was my very favorite time to the Opéra, the
Louvre, Versailles, Mont St Michel, and Chambord. The macaron making was
unforgettable. Giverny in the delicate morning light was absolutely superb! All
the breakfasts and other meals we shared were so memorable. I loved everyone gasping (me, too!) at
la cathédrale St Gatien. The picnic at the castle was so precious. Walking the
ramparts in St Malo—breathtaking. Pointe du Hoc, Grandcamp, Omaha Beach and the
American Cemetery on the 70th anniversary were extra special.
And yes!—the camaraderie of the group was the glue the made
a perfect mosaic of our voyage together.
Merci et gros bisous to everyone.
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