(1) the numbering is done in a clockwise elliptical starting at the center
          (2) arrondissements were once independent villages
            (3) upscale shopping can be done in the 8th 
              (4) upscale living can be found in the 7th and 16th 
                (5) The Latin Quarter is in the 5th 
                  (6) Parc des Expositions is in the 15th
                    (7) There are 21 arrondissements in Paris
                     (8) The most northern is the 18th
                      (9)  Père Lachaise cemetery is in the 20th

As we write this newsletter, we realize that most plans for summer and autumn travel have been made.  But, there are those who just love to travel really off season, especially at Christmas and the New Year.

Although many of our members are not open at that time, a great number of them are ~ and they are looking forward to welcoming guests during the holidays.  What could be more romantic and peaceful as Christmas in the French countryside or New Year's Eve in the company of other travelers around a roaring fire in an historic château?

If you are considering such a trip, please visit the properties on our web site and look for the Open notation near the bottom left of their first page.  This will tell you when they are closed, but for those looking for holiday accommodations, look for the properties that say Open All Year.

We know it's only August, but it is the perfect time to make your holiday plans...before the château you want is full!

See Paris through the eyes of Jill Butler ~ artist extraordinaire 
and author of three books.  Visit her web site with just a click on the
above banner to see her Rendez-vous collection of 
paper goods, Frenchware and gift items.

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French Quiz 66

 UNESCO Heritage Sites France

         (1)  How many UNESCO Heritage sites are in France? 
                 a) 17   b) 28   c)30  d) 35 

           (2)  Which of the following is NOT one of these sites?
                   a)  Royal Saltworks of Arc-et-Senans 
                     b)  Paris, Banks of the Seine 
                       c)  Cathedral of Notre Dame, Paris

               (3)  Which site joined the list in 2005?
                      a)  Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay 
                        b)  Amiens Cathedral
                         c)  Le Havre, the City Rebuilt by Auguste Perret

                  (4)  Choose one of the first French sites to appear on the list in 1979 
                          a)  Prehistoric Sites and Decorated Caves of the Vézère Valley 
                            b)  Chartres Cathedral
                              c)  Pont du Gard (Roman Aqueduct) 

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You will find the correct answer at the end of this newsletter.

Look for our November/December newsletter where we will give you a guest's view of stays at the following châteaux that are members of our web site:

In Burgundy

• Château de Chorey, Château de Villette and Le Petit Manoir des Bruyères. 

• Château des Tesnières, Manoir de Bellauney and Château La Thillaye

Our itinerary may seem more hectic than it will really be...and we are really looking forward to the variety, charm and history that awaits us at these fine au Château properties.

Fleur de Sel is wonderful sea salt from France.  It can come from as diverse regions of the country as the Camargue in the south to Brittany in the northwest, and it can be purchased in specialty shops, family groceries and gift shops.  Try it with sugar snap peas for a light and delicious summer vegetable.

Salt collecting in Brittany

You will need one pound of sugar snap peas, a tablespoon of olive oil, fleur de sel, and two tablespoons of chopped chives.  For added flavor and variety, you can substitute French walnut oil for the olive oil.

Line a cookie or baking sheet with aluminum foil, shiny side up.  Toss the peas in the oil and spread in a single layer onto the sheet.  Broil for about 2 to 2 1/2 minutes until just crisp and tender, with only slight browning in spots.  You can turn them once with a spatula, but do monitor them closely. 

Place the broiled peas in a serving bowl and toss with fleur de sel ~ starting with a little, and then adjusting to taste.  Toss again with chives, and serve.

Serves 6.   Bon appétit!

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