C'est la Vie ~ My French Chateau: Remembering Napoleon

Today, May 5, 1821

Napoleon

died.

What's Happening around the Chateau!

IN PARIS! A delightful, little known museum has lots of fans...literally! Musee de l'Eventail is run by one of France's last fan makers. You know, the practical and lovely hand held fans that became quite a fashion accessory The collection of 1,200 objects offers a journey through 4 centuries of eye-catching elegance! There's also a shop where you can buy your own! 2 blvd de Strasbourg opens only Monday and Wednesday 2-6pm. ...Also in Paris.. Wine and winetasting museum at the Musee du Vin! In a stone quarry walls dating from the Middle Ages! The musuem offers tasting classes in English most Saturdays with one of their experts! Well, sign me up! Rue des Eaux/ 5 Square C. Dickens

C'est la Vie ~ My French Chateau