charming way to say "eye-candy" in French
Thursday, November 29, 2012
bonheur pour les yeux
: eye-candy
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Le bonheur des yeux lui ferait-il raccrocher son cœur comme le chapeau du porte-manteau ? (Philippe Rousseau, L'Or des ecrins)
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In today's post, a few more photos from the cruise. Enjoy... and see you tomorrow with a special post, in French, from Jean-Marc.
Entering the town of Grignan, an ancient lavoir is all dressed up in columns
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The clock tower shows the time, the leaves, the season.
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In front of the antiques dealer's.
The bistro (where my aunt and I stole the sugar... and got caught! Click here to read the story and to learn another term "en flagrant délit".)
Do you see the cat?
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Fellow cruisers on our AMA Waterways river voyage. Remember to keep my friend Susan in mind, if you need help with travel arrangements: Susan@CriticsChoiceVacations.com
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