Skip to content

Margo Lestz – The Curious Rambler

Bringing History to Life

  • Home
  • About Margo
  • My Books
  • Contact Me
  • France (General)
    • FR History
    • FR Culture / Language
    • FR Art / Architecture
    • FR Festivals / Holidays
    • FR Food
    • FR Housing
  • NICE, France
    • NICE Art/Architecture
    • NICE Festivals/Holidays
    • NICE Outdoor Spaces
    • NICE Food
    • NICE History
  • UK
    • UK History
    • UK Culture / Language
    • UK Festivals/Holidays
    • UK Art / Architecture
    • UK Food
    • UK Weather
  • Holidays
  • Misc
    • Italy –
      • IT Florence
      • IT Language
      • IT Misc
    • Switzerland
    • United States
    • Germany
    • Spain
    • Languages –
  • French-Themed Gifts
  • Writing
    • Want to Write a Book? –
    • Publishing Advice
    • About Writing –
  • Reading
    • Other Blogs –
  • Privacy Policy
  • *Facebook*

Tag: cartoon

socca - chez térésa

Socca – A Niçois Superfood

2 July 2013 Margo Lestz

What is this amazing food that has protected the city under siege, nourished the population during peacetime and inspired men to go to extraordinary lengths

Continue reading

Collage bourgeois buildings

Farewell to a French Apartment

23 June 2013 Margo Lestz

The above collage is a selection of lovely bourgeois buildings in the Musicians quarter of Nice, where we used to live.  It is called the

Continue reading

Queen Victoria in Nice

11 June 2013 Margo Lestz

Queen Victoria spent her winters on the French Riviera. While there, she could let her hair down and relax, often touring around in a little donkey cart.

Continue reading

Air vents old town nice air conditioning

The Old Town Knows How to Keep its Cool

15 May 2013 Margo Lestz

Saturday we went to a crafts market in Old Nice.  We were in an open plaza at midday and the sun was beating down on

Continue reading

Charles ix muguet lily of valley

Happy May Day! Give a Flower to Someone You Love

29 April 2013 Margo Lestz

May 1st is a public holiday in France.  It’s called La Fête du Travail, and  it’s the equivalent of the US Labor Day.  But it’s

Continue reading

Catherine Ségurane: Niçoise Laundress Saves the Day

21 April 2013 Margo Lestz

A 16th century Niçoise laundress chased away the Turkish army and saved the city of Nice, France…

Continue reading

British Cannon Fire over the City of Nice

7 April 2013 Margo Lestz

If you have ever visited Nice, France, you may have been startled by a very loud noon time boom. It occurs every day at precisely 12.00 and is a remnant from the Victorian times, when a British wife couldn’t remember to go home for lunch.

Continue reading

SEARCH

FOLLOW THE CURIOUS RAMBLER

You'll receive an email each time I post a new article (every other week or so). Just enter your email address below.

Margo

MY BOOKS

  • UK/ENGLAND
  • French Culture
  • South of France 3
  • CHILDRENS BOOK
If you've read any of my books and enjoyed them, a review on Amazon or Goodreads would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

OTHER GREAT BLOGS

  • Click here to see other blogs I enjoy

LEARN FRENCH OR ITALIAN

  • Click here to see some language-learning resources
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

A WordPress.com Website.