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Feb 7, 2008 12:36:04 GMT -5
Post by gracejoan on Feb 7, 2008 12:36:04 GMT -5
For those who might be interested in the Christmas Markets and/or Alsace whenever, I will give you this site. You will see their private estate in St. Cyr-sur-Morin, near La Ferte-sous-Jouarre, off the road to Reims. I rented their lovely cottage. They also have two rooms. Then you can go to Alsace to see the places there. We became great friends, they have been my houseguests in NC and I went to Alsace, Riquewihr, with them to see what they were re-modeling, in the very beginning. Their website will show you what they have done so far...more yet to come. Their places are absolutely beautiful, in every way. They come into Paris whenever I am there for a get together. I will see them in April. Take a look at the site: www.rosa-gallica.frEnjoy..... Joan |
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Feb 7, 2008 12:46:58 GMT -5
Post by luvparee on Feb 7, 2008 12:46:58 GMT -5
Wow! Thanks for that beautiful link! I could see myself settling into that little cottage for a LONG time!!! And close to Reims and champagne country? What could be better!!?
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Feb 7, 2008 13:21:32 GMT -5
Post by gracejoan on Feb 7, 2008 13:21:32 GMT -5
Luvparee
Look at their places in Riquewhir, Alsace. They are gorgeous!!
Jean-Paul and Martine are wonderful people. The day I arrived they took me to Provins, to a charming place..I have no idea where...for dinner along the river and then to Vaux-le-Vicomte for the candlelight visit. He took me one day to visit HIS Champagne friends and then I went to Riquewhir with them...
Oh, daily breakfast is included with the cottage......
Joan
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Feb 7, 2008 14:30:16 GMT -5
Post by Megan on Feb 7, 2008 14:30:16 GMT -5
Thanks so much for this post - I will be in Alsace in December for the Christmas Markets so this is great info. I have just found out that my family descends from Jean Christopher Wildermoth of Alsace ( many generations ago ) so am excited about getting to see the land of my ancestors !
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Feb 7, 2008 14:55:33 GMT -5
Post by Jody on Feb 7, 2008 14:55:33 GMT -5
Anne226 , one of our members, lives in Alsace . I'm sure she'll also have lots of pointers. Might be a chance for a get together too
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Alsace
Feb 7, 2008 14:58:56 GMT -5
Post by gracejoan on Feb 7, 2008 14:58:56 GMT -5
If you are interested in the places in Alsace and plan to contact them, please mention my name to Jean-Paul. He is from the area.
Enjoy...
Joan
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Feb 8, 2008 5:44:32 GMT -5
Post by Anne on Feb 8, 2008 5:44:32 GMT -5
Waaaa Magan, you are the 3rd Alsacian on this forum, with Raytripnebraska and me   ! Actually Demarais, I live in Lorraine, not in Alsace anymore (that's why I miss it !), but we go back there a few times a year to visit the family . Megan, if you plan to Christmas markets, here are two advices : first, do not go there during a week-end (the crowds are unbelievable), and second, book you accomodation a very long time ahead (Strasbourg is fully booked during the Xmas market period many months ahead, and I bet that it is the same for Colmar) . You'll find a thread called "Strasbourg" here, with photos of the city at Christmas time . There is also a thread called "Colmar", which is more about Alsace generally speaking and where I posted a link to a Xmas markets website . |
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Feb 9, 2008 16:14:15 GMT -5
Post by ladyjicky on Feb 9, 2008 16:14:15 GMT -5
Oh that is my sort of place! I grow roses in my garden ( have about 60 bushes) - OK - if I win the lottery, I will be able to stay ALOT longer in France and we will go there. Must buy ticket this week. Mmmmmm
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