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Pont En Royans, a Village in Vercors, France
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 17 February 2012
Pont en Royans is a quaint, cliff-hanging village near the Choranche Caverns. The colorful houses hanging over the local river are perfect for photographers and lovers of beauty alike. We stopped there after visiting the Choranche Caverns, walked through the city, and stayed for a great dinner before driving home. See this lovely French village:
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Choranche Caverns in Vercors, France: The Cathedral Room Light Show
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 12 February 2012
This is the second video of the interior of the Choranche Caverns near Grenoble in the French Alps. This video is specifically of the ‘Cathedral room’ where they show a video projected onto the cavern walls. The video depicts the history of the caverns. It’s fun to watch but a bit too techy for the [...]
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The Choranche Caverns in Vercors, France: Gems of the French Alps
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 8 February 2012
We’re back in France now and back to the French videos. We arrived just in time for a record cold front, bringing temperatures as low as minus 21 degrees – yes, that’s 21 degrees below freezing! My husband, who has lived here for 18 years, says he’s never seen temperatures this low. Lucky us! NOT! Anyway, [...]
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Ponies of the French Alps
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 11 October 2011
Here’s a video for you animal and horse (or pony) lovers. We ran across these gentle beauties on a motorbike ride one day. I immediately fell in love and had to take video of them. They were all fat and happy and had plenty to eat which made me happy too. I hope you find [...]
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A Look at Extreme Mountain Sports of the French Alps
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 4 August 2010
My sister, her husband and their son and his family came to visit this summer for 6 days. The two days that I enjoyed the most included a trip to Mont Blanc and Chamonix, which involved a cable car ride up to the top of Mont Blanc; and a trip the mountain on the St Hilaire du Touvet funicular to watch [...] Related posts:Taking the Auguille du Midi to the Top of Mont Blanc, Fra
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Southeast France Overview
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 3 July 2010
If you have already visited the charismatic glamour of the Eiffel Tower or the Louvre Museum in mainstream France, southeast France is waiting for you with its humble enchantment. Southeast France is heaven for green tourism.
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The Dental Day from Hell: Perils of Health Care in a Foreign Country
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 6 June 2010
Thursday turned into the Dental Day from Hell. Granted, no day at the dentist is pleasant unless you are a masochist. But this one might just beat any of your horror stories of the past.
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Saint Hilaire du Touvet Funicular Near Grenoble
Blog: Video Diary of an American in France - 17 April 2010
For about 11 euros you can have a thrilling ride on the St. Hilaire Funicular a few minutes drive outside of Grenoble. The history of the Funicular is almost as interesting as the ride itself.
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