LET’S TIME TRAVEL IN FRANCE ~ TEMPS DEPLACONS~NOUS A` TRAVERS LA FRANCE


PLEASE TRAVEL WITH ME THROUGH TIME AND SPACE TO VISIT THREE OF MANY OF MY MOST FAVORITE AND RANDOM PLACES AND/OR PEOPLE OF MY ADOPTED COUNTRY. I HOLD NO GRUDGES!

I HAVE MY HAT ON AND I AM READY TO GO!  ARE YOU?  ALLEZ!



 ~  HOLD ON TIGHT BECAUSE THE TIME TUNNEL IS A WILD RIDE!

WE SHALL START IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE AND THEN TRAVEL NORTH ~  ONE OF MY FAVORITE PLACES IN THE WORLD AND WHAT WILL IN THE FUTURE BE ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!…EZE…



THE AREA SURROUNDING EZE WAS FIRST POPULATED AROUND 2000 B.C. AND LATER INHABITED BY THE ROMANS, MOORS, PHOENICIANS, TURKS AND FRENCH. 

This medieval village is famous for its beauty and charm.  The motto of the village is Isis Moriendo Renascor (meaning “In Death I am Reborn”) and its emblem is a phoenix perched on a bone.
Eze has been described as an “eagle’s nest” becuase of its location overlooking a high cliff 1400 feet above sea level on the French Mediterranean.

The architecture is simply incredible and almost Babylonian.  Chateau de la Chevre D’Or (Chateau of the Golden Goat) is a 36-room medieval fairytale castle for guests.

LET’S FAST FORWARD (IN TIME AND SPACE) TO CHATEAU CHENONCEAU,  KNOWN ALSO AS LA CHATEAU DE LES FEMME…IN THE LOIRE VALLEY. 

The Chateau was built on the site of a mill on the River Cher, sometime before its first mention in writing in the 11th century. 

After being rebuilt several times over hundreds of years, Henry II offered the Chateau as a gift to his mistress, Diane de Poitiers.  She become fervently attached to the Chateau along the river. 

Diane de Poitiers was the unquestioned mistress of the castle, but ownership remained with the crown until 1555, when years of delicate maneuvers finally yielded possession to her.  However, after King Henry II dies in 1559, his strong-willed widow and regent Catherine de’Medici forced Diane to exchange it for the Chateau Chaumont.  Queen Catherine then made Chenonceau her own favorite residence, adding a new series of gardens. 

In 1560, the first ever fireworks display seen in France took place during the celebrations marking the ascension to the throne of Catherine’s son Francis II.   Above are the women whose names are associated with Chenonceau Chateau de Les Femmes.
 


ONE LAST TIME THROUGH THE TUNNEL OF TIME AND SPACE TO MEET  JEAN-BAPTISTE POQUELIN A.K.A. AND BY HIS STAGE NAME MOLIERE, BORN JANUARY 15, 1622.

 

MOLIERE WAS AND/OR IS A FRENCH PLAYWRIGHT AND ACTOR WHO IS CONSIDERED TO BE ONE OF THE GREATEST MASTERS OF COMEDY IN WESTERN LITERATURE.


THROUGH THE PATRONAGE OF A FEW ARISTOCRATS, INCLUDING PHILIPPE I, DUKE OF ORLEANS, THE BROTHER OF LOUIS XIV, (MY, AS YOU SAY, FATHER-IN-LAW) MOLIERE PROCURED A COMMAND PERFORMANCE BEFORE THE KING AT THE LOUVRE. 

Later, Moliere was granted the use of the Palais-Royal.   This royal favor brought a royal pension to his troupe and the title “Troupe du Roi” (The King’s Troupe).  Moliere continued as the official author of court entertainments.

 

                  FAST FORWARD AND/OR BACKWARD IN SPACE AND TIME ~ LA LA LA ~

Excusez-moi, je suis juste fatigue!



                                                           Au Revoir and Sweet Dreams!

Daria Pew

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  1. DARIA!!!!!!! YOU MADE IT! And let me tell you, EZE is one of my favorite places on earth. While living in Nice, I must have gotten on the bus five times to go up and up the hill to Eze. When my husband arrived in Nice after a month on my own there, we went and had the time of our lives, overlooking the Med from the highest point.

    Thank you for participating and do come by to visit the other posts via the links on my blog. HAPPY DAY ET MERCI! Anita

    Castles Crowns and Cottages

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    17.05.2013

  2. Charming post and I love "the little tired"…:)

    Barbara

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    17.05.2013

  3. Beautiful post!(and beautiful header!).

    SizzleandZoom

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    17.05.2013

  4. So nice to meet you Daria….. What a beautiful post.. It just took my breath away.. I found you through dear Anita's party and so happy I did.
    bisous!
    Penny

    Angelsdoor * Penny

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    17.05.2013

  5. Hello Daria
    Thanks to Anita I am visiting you today .
    You have beautiful images and …..THEY MOVE ……
    It is so inspiring to see new blogs
    I live in Holland and I love blogging
    Have a wonderful French week

    francis

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    17.05.2013

  6. I was ready to go as soon as I saw MA in the video. Such a lovely post I want to go book a trip now! I would love to visit this hilltop village, It is like a fairytale. I love the village motto. I’ve been to Chenonceau and fell in love. From all the chateaus this is my favorite. Fabulous post, I enjoyed my time travel through France with you. I want to see this movie too!. I’m your newest follower………….

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

    The French Hutch

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    17.05.2013

  7. I must say …this is one gorgeous blog.I could visit here forever. Its a lovely post on France.Such splender.
    Thank you ,it has been a pleasure,
    Marie Antionette

    Sherry "Edie" & Marie Antionette

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    18.05.2013

  8. Good evening Daria! ENJOYING YOURSELF??? Have fun my dear! Anita

    Castles Crowns and Cottages

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    18.05.2013

  9. What an interesting post this is today. I love the moving first picture. The styles that the women wore back then are very intriguing to me.

    It's nice to meet new friends.

    ~Sheri at Red Rose Alley

    Red Rose Alley

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    18.05.2013

  10. Ooh, I'm intrigued by Moliere.
    Enjoyed this time travel very much.
    Pleased to meet you, Daria.
    Stopping by via Anita's.
    Much love!

    Marcia Pilar

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    18.05.2013

  11. This is the last blog I visit on France making a TOUR exciting and enjoyable, and what you have done is excitingly beautiful.
    thank you very much for the beauty
    regards

    Luisa Maria
    http://personallyselected.blogspot.com.es/

    Luisa Mª Benito

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    18.05.2013

  12. A lovely post! I never knew about EZE. Also looking forward to seeing the film "Moliere"
    Merci!

    strausskg

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    18.05.2013

  13. Welcome in France…nice to see you here…….love to do this together…Anita is such a good friend to all of us…enjoy the weekend love Ria…xxx…

    It's me

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    18.05.2013

  14. Very nice to meet you Daria. EZE is new to me, so a new discovery is always welcome. The images are beautiful. Thanks for sharing your lovely post.

    Linda Primmer

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    19.05.2013

  15. Daria, we visited Eze some years ago. It's an amazing spot perched up high above the sea. Thanks for taking us along. Woud love to see the movie. ~ Sarah

    Sarah

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    19.05.2013

  16. Daria, Thank you for this fabulous tour! I love Eze and the history behind it!

    Come with me on my adventure in France.
    life, possibilities, grace
    a beautiful dream…

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

    Karen Albert

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    20.05.2013

  17. Lovely, lovely post! So happy to meet you Daria! Isn't Anita's party fun! I'm planning one myself….I'll keep you posted!

    The Permanent Tourist

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    20.05.2013

  18. Woah, I couldn't stop staring at your time tunnel, it's mesmerising! I feel a bit giddy now 🙂

    I have to see that movie. Thanks for sharing your view of Paris.
    Di
    x

    YONKS

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    20.05.2013

  19. Thank you for this magical tour! My sister is an actress and I still remember watching her's class performing Tartuffe many years ago… looking forward to seeing the film "Moliere"

    Sylvia

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    21.05.2013

  20. A beautiful tour! and thanks for the Moliere movie recomendation, I 'll be sure to watch it!

    Roselie May

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    22.05.2013

  21. Bonjour Daria,

    Merci for sharing this wonderful post and was fun to discover your blog via Anita's party.
    Makes me want to go and pack my bags and head over to France again.

    Happy weekend
    Carolyn

    Draffin Bears

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    23.05.2013

  22. Bonjour Daria! How gorgeous is this post; I had to come by again to take another look as we are winding down our party. I am so glad you entered to join! Be well my dear et MERCI! Anita

    Castles Crowns and Cottages

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    23.05.2013

  23. Daria!
    What a beautiful post! I hope to visit Eze one day! We have poor weather predicted for our three day weekend…perfect timing to curl up and view your movie recommendation!

    Thank you for your visit and well wishes for our anniversary!
    ~Lynne
    withLove.

    DREAMS ON 34th STREET ~ French Bread & Family

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    24.05.2013

  24. I liked your "Dr Who" time-travel style for this post and you stopped in on many of my favorite French characters and places. I have been meaning to see that Moliere film, you have inspired me to Netflix it!

    Thanks to Anita for her wonderful party that has introduced us all.

    deana sidney

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    25.05.2013

  25. How amazing! What beautiful images and words!

    Nantucket Daffodil

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    25.05.2013

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