Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 14, 2013 Author #151 Share Posted August 14, 2013 So enjoyed this meal!! Profiteroles. Before : After : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 14, 2013 Author #152 Share Posted August 14, 2013 And now for Giverny..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 14, 2013 Author #153 Share Posted August 14, 2013 More.... became difficult to get people free shots.... The Japanese bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 15, 2013 Author #154 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Those were the lily pond (can I go back there please.... the most beautiful place!) Here are pics from the garden. Standing on the steps to Monet's house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 15, 2013 Author #155 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Imagine seeing this view every morning..... ....only without the people!! Everything is lush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 15, 2013 Author #156 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The workshop where the water lily series of painting was created. It is now the gift shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Got2Cruise Posted August 15, 2013 #157 Share Posted August 15, 2013 We were in Versailles during July also. Same pushy people. I'm still glad we went because we didn't have any other opportunity. Rick Steves a popular travel author in US was there in July also and couldn't believe the pushy crowds. Here is the link to a short video he posted http://blog.ricksteves.com/?p=9897 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 15, 2013 Author #158 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Giverny is a really pretty village From the Impressionists Museum Happy cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 15, 2013 Author #159 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Sunday lunch at Laduree, Champs Elysees Too big a menu to photo the whole thing! Omelette with truffles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 15, 2013 Author #160 Share Posted August 15, 2013 What Laduree is famous for The queue is just to get in the shop to buy macaroons..... there is an equally long queue inside... That's pretty much it for the photos I'll be posting. It was a wonderful trip with family and new friends. Thank you for reading along and for your feedback. Always happy to answer questions. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted August 16, 2013 #161 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Linda ... thank you so much for taking us along with you (in spirit). xoxoxo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinskier Posted April 9, 2014 #162 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Just found your review of the river cruise....thanks so much for posting!! Really enjoyed it! We spent 3 weeks touring France last year and your review brought back lots of great memories. And yes, Carrieres de Lumieres was one of the highlights of our trip as well and I agree anyone close by should make sure they see it! We are doing our first river cruise this summer so appreciate your information! Thanks! Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimosa09 Posted April 9, 2014 #163 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hi Linda, We leave for France in 25 days. Thanks to you & this thread, it helped us select a river cruise company (Vantage) & this itinerary. In fact, I was just reviewing this thread for more information. We are trying to figure the logistics to see Carriere des Lumieres while on the cruise as I have read on CC it isn't to be missed & friends who traveled there recently concurred. - Rose Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carhut Posted April 12, 2014 #164 Share Posted April 12, 2014 Thanks for your review. It brought back memories. Did this same cruise in 2007. I must say of my 7 river cruises it was my least favorite though. The small group was nice. Got to know most of the passengers quite well. Yes, I thought the dining room was crowded but it amazed me the wonderful dishes that the small kitchen crew put out. Interesting the captain was the same. I also went to the same home hosted dinner. It was great to see the children so grown. They were quite young when I was there. Mom and Dad looked much the same. We also went to Oingt and to the nearby winery. Recognized the couple that own the winery and they looked much the same. It was raining when we got to Oingt, but stopped shortly after we arrived. I got some great pictures of that lovely little town but best was the fog rolling over the vineyard covered hillsides. This was a very nice itinerary but my my disappointed was in the boat Chardonnay. I was in Room 8. The room was huge compared to any other river boat but it smelled like must or mildew. The public rooms were so very small. If I were to do this cruise again, I'd want to go with a bigger and nicer boat for the price they charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cary Cruiser Posted March 28, 2017 #165 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Hello Norberts Niece - Well it's all your fault. I followed your blog back in 2013 when you were on your trip, and I was captivated. The ship and the ports seemed so charming. So, now in a few days we will be leaving for Paris, and doing this itinerary on the M/S Provence in the opposite direction of the way you did yours. It was you that inspired me. I am looking forward to having as good a time as you seemed to have. Hope you are still lurking about on this forum and see this post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted April 3, 2017 Author #166 Share Posted April 3, 2017 Hello Norberts Niece - Well it's all your fault. I followed your blog back in 2013 when you were on your trip, and I was captivated. The ship and the ports seemed so charming. So, now in a few days we will be leaving for Paris, and doing this itinerary on the M/S Provence in the opposite direction of the way you did yours. It was you that inspired me. I am looking forward to having as good a time as you seemed to have. Hope you are still lurking about on this forum and see this post. Oh wow. Thank you so much for letting me know! For all sorts of reasons this cruise holds precious memories..... my Uncle Norbert is not in the best of health and this was the last time I saw him. You are going to have a wonderful time. Wish I were coming with you! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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