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Favorites from our founder, Laurie Erickson:

Food

Paris; Fontaine de Mars; this restaurant was recommended to me by a friend of a friend, you know the deal. I visit it at least once every trip to Paris and sometimes twice in the same trip. Try the Pate de Foie Gras, you'll be glad you did. Service is terrific and extremely helpful in wine selection. 129, rue Saint-Dominique, 75007 PARIS. Telephone: 01-47-05-46-44, Fax 01-47-05-11-13.

Inns

Gordes; Mas de la Baume; again, a friend of a friend recommendation. Beautiful inn owned by husband and wife Mr. and Mrs. Camus, located in the village of Gordes, argued to be one of the most beautiful places to visit in all of Provence. Hospitality is fabulous. Be sure to pick up some wine and cheese in the village to take back to the Inn and enjoy by the pool under the shade of the olive trees. 84220 Gordes Village, Gordes, FRANCE. Telephone: 04-90-72-02-96, Fax: 04-90-72-06-89.

Destonge, Another wonderful Inn in the heart of Provence. Highly recommend. The pool is lovely and the hotelier is a wonderful hostess who welcomes children. Hameau des Riperts 84-220, Roussillon, FRANCE. Telephone: 04-90-05-63-13, Fax: 04-90-05-66-04.

Le Clos des Cigales. Hoteliers; Brigitte and Philippe LHERBEIL. This one is in the heart of the forest at Roussillon. The small apartments are nicely appointed surrounding the pool. Very clean and extremely hospitable. I found this to be a great place to take kids. Route de Goult, 84220 ROUSSILLON, Telephone: 04-90-05-73-72.

Shopping

Paris; Le Bon Marche; One of the most beautiful department stores in Paris, often overlooked by the more well known Galleries Lafayette and Printemps. Don't miss this one, terrific everything! Accessories, Clothing, Home, Linens, Gifts, Writing Instruments, Stationery and Toy department. If you're traveling with kids, be sure to visit the arts and crafts department, you won't come out empty handed and they won't be bored! Walk across the street to their Gastronomique Store, every food imaginable is there, if for not to taste something you must see it for it's beautiful and expansive presentation.

Sights

Abbey de Senanque; located near Gordes, in Provence, this is one of the most peaceful "tourist" places I've visited in France. You can visit the Abbey and take a self-guided tour. If you're lucky you may either see or hear the Monks sing. I love to visit just to experience the serenity of the place. The road to the Abbey is a steep, one way in many parts, yet scenic route down into a valley richly planted with Lavender.


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