C'est la Vie ~ My French Chateau: Famous French Birthdays in August

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

We celebrate 3 famous French Birthdays in August!!!

Emperor, Napoleon Bonaparte, born

August 15, 1769

Impressionist, Gustave Caillebotte,
born August 19, 1848

Fashion Designer Coco Chanel,

born August 19, 1883.

Joyeux Anniversaire!!!

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