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NewsletterMay 2014 American Troops in BurgundyBurgundy is well known for its wine and food but do you know about Burgundy's WWI American history? The above photo is a mix of a postcard of American soldiers in Allerey-sur-Saône near the end of WWI and recent photo of the same village. At the time the postcard was published, Allerey-sur-Saône, was home to a 10,000 bed American hospital, one of 20 at the end of the war. To the right of the solders is a commemorative plaque. The street is Rue Burton, named after an American soldier killed in 1918. AirmailWWI was the second of three wars France and Germany fought between 1870 and 1945. In the first - Franco-Prussian War, Paris was blockaded for 136 days from September 1870 to January 1871. During this time Parisians used Ballon Monté (mail sent via balloon) to communicate with the outside world. This proved an effective means of communication (be it one way) as most of the 70 balloons reach the French postal system. Here's a letter sent Ballon Monté on January 10th, 1871. HangoutsIn my Hangouts last month I had the opportunity to talk with Annie-Sargent co-host of the Podcast Join Us in France and Wink Lorch author of Jura Wine. RapeseedThe Rapeseed fields were in bloom during my last travels in Burgundy. If you ever get the chance to visit France in the spring make it a point to find out where the nearest Rapeseed fields are and go for a visit! Social MediaCapital in the Twenty-First Century (hardcover & kindle): The surprise best seller of the season. Who would have known that a 600+ page economics book would be so popular? Translated by Arthur Goldhammer, who among other things has a very lively and informative French politics blog - http://artgoldhammer.blogspot.fr/ AdvertisementsLa Maison du Curé: Self catering gîte in the popular village of Cormatin in Southern Burgundy. Built in 1823, it use to be the home of the village priest. This cosy holiday cottage is available all year. It has 3 bedrooms sleeping 5/6 people. The sitting room overlooks the enclosed garden with its sunny eating area. We have table tennis and bicycles. Guests have the use of free WiFi and free telephone calls to the US. Chalet Bibendum: A unique holiday home for winter ski & summer holidays in Chamonix. Open year round. Ideally located in the tranquil, picturesque Savoyard hamlet of Les Bois, a 5 minute drive from the center of Chamonix and a short walk to La Flégère lift. La Flégère is well known for skiing and snowboarding in winter or hiking, mountain biking or golf in summer. Hameau BASSINAUD: Relax in the Charente countryside in a family-friendly ambience. Charentaise stone cottages and rooms for rent in our tiny hamlet just outside Juignac. Old world charm with new, modern comforts-swimming pool, wi-fi, kitchenettes, etc. Two cottage apartments (each sleeps 3-4), or 3 B&B-style single/double rooms in our "main house." Patios offer quiet views of the countryside. French-American hospitality, with informal French conversation classes by request.
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