Cherries are cherries. France has over 100 varieties of cherries. Vaucluse and Rhône produce the most cherries in France. In French markets, you’ll find: The cherry tree photographs are from a property in Normandy where an aunt lives. It is an old hybrid tree, likely self-seeded and wildish, but every year it performs with loyalty. NoContinue reading “Cherries are cherries”
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A brief departure from Paris: a train trip to rural Romilly
A brief departure from Paris: a train trip to rural Romilly. Paris offers endless charm, but sometimes it’s great to getaway to the countryside of rural France. Romilly, a quiet town in Normandy, is not a tourist destination. It doesn’t boast a château or a market square packed with tourists, although they can be found a drive away. It’s a world away from Haussmannian facades and caféContinue reading “A brief departure from Paris: a train trip to rural Romilly”