Dear Elisabeth, you write such delightfully researched pieces. And always accompanied by such illustrative photos! In all, there is inevitably something new and novel to know - "The King's Potager"?! Of the many books and movies with Versailles as the background, I seem to have missed it completely; even on my visit there! Thank you for your simple, and cheery but rich and abundant prose, that always sets me wondering at the infinite possibilities ....!
The clay "cloches" are very interesting. I suppose you use the tender rhubarb stalks the same as the hardened ones? Though I would not expect the stalks to be red but pale yellow.
Thank you, Elisabeth for your posts. Unless you write these way in advance, I take it you are in France by yourself as Bill has been writing from Ireland the past several weeks. I've been married for 43 years now, and while I don't mind having my husband around all the time (retired five years ago), it would be lovely for me if he would go somewhere (anywhere) for a few weeks. Some times I just yern to be alone in my own home.
Very interesting. On my visit to France last summer, I saw the King's Potager at Versailles. It's both impressive and beautiful. I also stayed at a château down in the Berri that had a walled garden. It was almost my favourite part of the whole place, certainly my favourite part of the grounds. Is Courtomer open to visitors?
Dear Elisabeth, you write such delightfully researched pieces. And always accompanied by such illustrative photos! In all, there is inevitably something new and novel to know - "The King's Potager"?! Of the many books and movies with Versailles as the background, I seem to have missed it completely; even on my visit there! Thank you for your simple, and cheery but rich and abundant prose, that always sets me wondering at the infinite possibilities ....!
Many thanks, Nysetti. The Potager du Roi doesn't look like a humble kitchen garden!
The clay "cloches" are very interesting. I suppose you use the tender rhubarb stalks the same as the hardened ones? Though I would not expect the stalks to be red but pale yellow.
Thank you, Elisabeth for your posts. Unless you write these way in advance, I take it you are in France by yourself as Bill has been writing from Ireland the past several weeks. I've been married for 43 years now, and while I don't mind having my husband around all the time (retired five years ago), it would be lovely for me if he would go somewhere (anywhere) for a few weeks. Some times I just yern to be alone in my own home.
I'm a little late in responding, but I also love to learn about centuries of history leading to our lives today.
No I am sure not!
Wonderful, Maman!
Very well written, informative and entertaining.
Very interesting. On my visit to France last summer, I saw the King's Potager at Versailles. It's both impressive and beautiful. I also stayed at a château down in the Berri that had a walled garden. It was almost my favourite part of the whole place, certainly my favourite part of the grounds. Is Courtomer open to visitors?