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Christmas snow in the French Alps....

30/12/2019

 
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Congratulations to all my GCSE and A'level students.....100% pass rate again this year !

14/10/2019

 
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Grenoble - Gateway to the French Alps

1/6/2019

 
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​The city of Grenoble is located in the Dauphiné region, situated in a large valley surrounded by mountains, - the Chartreuse to the north, the Vercors to the south-west and the Belledonne alpine peaks stretching east to Italy. Host to the 1968 Winter Olympics, Grenoble is a thriving city, home to the science oriented Grenoble University and a centre for scientific nuclear research and micro-electronics industries.

It is attractively situated at the confluence of the Drac and Isère rivers with wonderful views of the mountains and has a vibrant and busy historic centre with a modern tram system.
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In Summer, there is plenty of fantastic hiking and mountain biking opportunities and in Winter there are several excellent local ski resorts with the larger well known resorts within a 2 hour drive.
A cable car starting at quai Stéphane-Jay takes you up to the 16th century Fort de la Bastille where you are rewarded by breath taking views of the surrounding mountains and city.

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Vin Jaune Festival

10/2/2019

 
This wine festival takes place the first weekend of February in a village in the Jura (a region in eastern France not far from Geneva). The particular village chosen for this celebration is different each year. Vin Jaune is a golden yellow in colour,  not as well known as the typical red, white or rosé wine but is nevertheless very popular amongst wine connoisseurs and has the nickname of "L'or du Jura" ("Gold of the Jura"). The shape of the bottle is also quite different to the typical wine bottle.
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Bonne Année 2019 !

1/1/2019

 
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Happy Christmas to Everyone !

23/12/2018

 
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The snow has arrived in the French Alps...

23/12/2018

 
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"La Pétanque" this Summer in South West France

25/8/2018

 
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The Ardèche Region

24/7/2018

 
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For those who enjoy the Great Outdoors the Ardèche region is a wonderful place to visit. Located in the south of France, close to Valence it is a great area for camping, kayaking and exploring the gorge, forest and trails.
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The Ardèche river meanders for 22 km and is often known as the “European Grand Canyon”, the river having formed a spectacular gorge in the limestone plateau over millions of years. The famous Pont d’Arc is a natural limestone arch and gateway to the rapids of the Ardèche Gorges.
 
I have visited this area many times with my family; beware though that there are age limits for children for kayak rentals.
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La Boulangerie

27/6/2018

 
Ahhh, French baguettes for your "petit-déjeuner" or with cheese and of course "un verre de vin rouge" !!
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