Postcards to Rick Steves |
Vive le bleu!
A Tasty Surprise
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Tips |
During our walking tour, Daniela surprised us with a visit to the renowned La Petite Friande Chocolatier. She treated us to a box of the famous, liqueur-filled chocolates known as Bulles and Bouchons.
Le Match
We were fortunate to be in France during World Cup mania! WHY BOOK A RICK STEVES TOUR? Centrally located hotels! Our Grand Hotel Continental was located right on the pedestrian-only Place Drouet d'Erlon, where the entire town was gathering to watch le match: France vs. Nigeria. France won!
My new friends and I gathered for dinner and drinks and watched the game outside a local restaurant. Several cafes provided outdoor televisions to watch the action. But the real action was in the street! The locals ~ proudly dressed in blue/white/red, waving their flag, and sounding horns and cannons ~ came out in droves to cheer their country on. If there is a dominant religion in Europe, it is soccer. The celebrating continued well into the night. BACK DOOR EXPERIENCE: Becoming a temporary local and friend... cheering for France with the French! |
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