Tag: France
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Alexander Calder: Rêver en Équilibre
To honor the 100th anniversary of Alexander Calder’s arrival in Paris at the age of 28, the Fondation Louis Vuitton (FLV) mounted an impressive retrospective of his work entitled “Rêver en Équilibre” (Dreaming in Equilibrium). The FLV provides a magnificent backdrop for large-scale, bold works and the Calder retrospective did not disappoint.
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Chemin du Puy: Pimbo to Navarrenx, France
After our night without luggage, we got an early start and set out for Arzacq-Arraziguet. The walk was uneventful, with few notable sights along the way. We arrived in Arzacq-Arraziguet in time for lunch. Arzacq-Arraziguet main plaza looking left. Arzacq-Arraziguet main plaza looking right. Arzacq-Arraziguet private oasis. In Arzacq-Arraziguet, we stayed at the former Maison…
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Chemin du Puy: Condom to Pimbo, France
: The path to Montréal-du-Gers was wet and muddy. This is Dave kindly trying to rid my boots of a thick layer of mud. Larressingle: Larressingle is France’s smallest fortified village, and possibly the cutest. It currently boasts a population of 200 people. The walls are original, unusual for this part of France, which was…