Postcards from Lyon . . . Our Lady Reigns . . . the gleaming white Notre Dame de Fourviere basilica . . . high atop the hill overlooking the city.
A closer look at the facade of this sacred site . . . built in a neo-Byzantine style of architecture . . a roman Catholic church dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Below, the crypt of Saint-Jean . . . note the rather austere exterior contrasts sharply with the church’s richly decorated interior . . . including gilt, marble, stained glass windows, and colored mosaics.
Stroll to the back terrace for . . . a magnificent bird’s eye view . . . from the Hill of Prayers over the entire city . . . I’ll show you tomorrow.
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Lyon . . .AmaDagio’s Cruise Manager John Riley & Hotel Director Luis de Sousa Marques . . . along with Captain Louis Devaux (not shown here) . . . greeted passengers and prepared us for our cruise . . . on the Saone & Rhone Rivers . . . south from Lyon to Arles.
A votre sante! Here we go!
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Lyon . . . staff members Elena & Peter welcome us aboard the AmaDagio . . . with a glass of Veuve Clicquot French champagne for each passenger . . . and a red rose for each lady . . . a nice touch!
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Lyon . . . when I say river boat . . . I am NOT talking about a Mark Twain Mississippi paddlewheeler . . . I am referring to sleek modern vessels . . . that offer all the creature comforts . . . as you glide through the countryside on a river cruise . . . stopping at local towns & villages along the way.
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Paris . . . today we transfer to the Lyon Train Station for a fast trip south . . .
If you arrived extra early, consider having a quick drink . . .in Le Train Bleu . . . the Belle Epoque style restaurant within the Gare de Lyon . . .
The high-speed TGV train to Lyon takes only 2 hours . . . as opposed to 5 hours by car . . . sit back as someone else does the driving . . . and enjoy the view of the French countryside . . . we’ll be there soon!
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Paris . . . after a superb three-course dinner at L’Ardoise with a lovely Languedoc vin rouge, I was looking for something a little sweet . . . oh la la . . . so many bon bon choices.
Possibly feeling a little guilty about enjoying your trip? . . . note all the DELICIOUS SOUVENIRS . . . including those delectable Parisian macaroons (see left) . . . you can bring back for your family and friends . . . maybe even co-workers . . . or for yourself to ease the vacation withdrawal!
I’ll take one of each, s’il vous plait. Merci.
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Paris . . . new discoveries await down a narrow little street . . . several recommended French restaurants to choose from for dinner . . .
Q: What does the name of this cozy place, L’Ardoise, mean? . . .
hints: where the daily specials are posted, see upper right corner
A: L’Ardoise translates as “slate” or “chalkboard” . . . referring to where the daily specials are posted in cafes, bistros, brasseries & restaurants.
Meanwhile the “specialite de la maison” at this restaurant is obvious from its name.
Some eateries, such as L’Ardoise, offer a prix fixe multi course dinner . . . Ferdi is unusual as it offers an a la carte menu . . . it’s not unusual to see extensive wine lists in such intimate places . . . by the bottle, not the glass.
Q: What is food without wine?
A: lonely!
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Video Postcard from Paris . . . street musicians . . . playing in front of Musee d’Orsay . . . caught one jazzy number . . . before the rain ended the show.
I made a contribution but didn’t take note (pun) of their name. Anyone know who they are?
http://youtu.be/bxg3UbTE-FA
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Paris . . . the Notre Dame Cathedral . . . is a fine example of French Gothic architecture . . . famous for it’s magnificent stained glass, sculptures and flying buttresses . . . visited by more tourists & worshippers than the Eiffel Tower.
Q: Do you know what flying buttresses are?
A: arched exterior supports
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
Postcards from Paris . . . the Arc de Triomphe . . . built in 1806 to commemmorate French Emperor Napoleon’s victories . . . designed after Rome’s Arch of Titus
Q: What famous street is it located on?
A: At the end of the Champs-Elysées, in the middle of the Place Charles de Gaulle. DO NOT attempt to cross this busy square, take the underpass
Did you know there is a viewing platform on one tower? If you are prepared to walk up 234 steps!
For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597
