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Dijon is famed for its mustard (Moutarde de Dijon) and hence it comes as a shock to hear that the company Maille is closing its mustard factory in Dijon (21 Cote d’Or, Burgundy). Whilst that is sad for the 300 or so workers, it does transpire that in any case most Dijon mustard is made outside ………Continue reading Dijon without the mustard? [ July 4, 2009 to July 26, 2009. ] Each July the French get very excited about 180 or more professional cyclists who cover 3,500km over three weeks racing around France, including staggering climbs in the Alps and Pyrenees. [caption id="attachment_1239" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Tour de France 2009"][/caption]With lots of razzamataz, commercial sponsorship, scandal and sporting achievement, it is a spectacle well worth seeing – especially ………Continue reading Cycling’s Tour de France 2009 [ April 7, 2006 to April 10, 2006. ] Coulommiers, home of one of the Brie cheeses, has a wine and cheese festival in ………Continue reading Coulommiers Cheese & Wine festival 7-10 April 06 The recently opened A77 Autoroute between Paris and Nevers is named “Autoroute des ………Continue reading Autoroute of the Trees – A77 |
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