tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post662730140521849680..comments2024-03-28T16:17:54.679+01:00Comments on Out and About with Mary Kay: Talking with Alexandre de Vogüé, co-manager of Château de Vaux le VicomteMary Kay Bossharthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-80556552023297489432013-08-17T13:45:40.588+02:002013-08-17T13:45:40.588+02:00Thank you to you and Stéphane for a magical evenin...Thank you to you and Stéphane for a magical evening at Vaux le Vicomte last Saturday. <br />On another subject, what is going on in Paris? I know they have a new booklet about being polite and welcoming, but it has gone above and beyond. When I told the guys at my local Carrefour I was leaving after five weeks, they gave me a pound if cherries. I am hardly a steady customer but they have been ever so helpful with my French. But they welcome everyone, from my houseguests to the elderly with a hearty "Bonjour, bonjour." And they bag the groceries! Then there was the free coffee and croissants on les Berges in front of the Legion of Honor. And every gendarme who was ever so helpful. Boston needs to take note! <br />- CarolynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-31385617614074884082013-08-17T13:07:03.827+02:002013-08-17T13:07:03.827+02:00Catching up with your posts MK. Hope you are havi...Catching up with your posts MK. Hope you are having a lovely trip.<br /><br /> I am suddenly missing Paris so desperatly it is painful. Vaux le Vicomte is somewhere I have never seenso must go on my list.<br /><br />Love Denisedenisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15477582691465615981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-17019312646258635982013-08-15T12:57:22.162+02:002013-08-15T12:57:22.162+02:00Very informative, as always and another stunning p...Very informative, as always and another stunning photo!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17220532038856530727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-54851201832836111952013-08-15T07:52:28.920+02:002013-08-15T07:52:28.920+02:00Oh, hope you have wonderful holidays. I look forwa...Oh, hope you have wonderful holidays. I look forward to your posts about. <br />Castles olny in the city of Vienna or do you also mean in a distance of about 1 hour? Pls let me know. Than I can give you a mail with further informations. Sannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130508299318171021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-68488306983520106192013-08-14T22:12:53.812+02:002013-08-14T22:12:53.812+02:00Have a fantastic trip! Great interview, how did th...Have a fantastic trip! Great interview, how did the château come in to his family in the first place?Gwanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127784431543135980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-8730442215024953362013-08-14T20:14:41.494+02:002013-08-14T20:14:41.494+02:00I look forward to reading your blog post about Vau...I look forward to reading your blog post about Vaux le Vicomte, Bridget! I'm so pleased that we were able to go there while Sara, Philippe and you were here. <br /><br />Even Rick Steves agrees that VLV is the most beautiful castle in France: <a href="http://www.calgaryherald.com/travel/Grand+chateaux+worth+trip+from+Paris/6416521/story.html" rel="nofollow">Grand chateaux worth a day trip from Paris</a>Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-20223724356770642162013-08-14T20:10:03.376+02:002013-08-14T20:10:03.376+02:00You're too kind, Sanne. I haven't been wor...You're too kind, Sanne. I haven't been working hard at all, but I have been having a lot of fun! This post was my final one before leaving for our Mediterranean cruise at 4:30 am tomorrow. I'll be on vacation for the next couple of weeks.<br /><br />When I saw your comment, it reminded me of when Stéphane and I visited Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna. Is there another nearby castle that you recommend people visit?<br /><br />Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-22299210858908729762013-08-14T20:03:01.616+02:002013-08-14T20:03:01.616+02:00Thanks, Joseph! Fortunately, Alexandre speaks exce...Thanks, Joseph! Fortunately, Alexandre speaks excellent English so that's the language we used while chatting about Vaux le Vicomte. Sorry to say that I didn't even think about making a video. I should have, especially now that I've figured out how to use the record setting on my camera.<br /><br />You would love sipping champagne in the garden at VLV. It's the most magical setting. We'll have to go there the next time you're in Paris. Mary Kay Bossharthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08790841060667671034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-80226742490477482772013-08-14T19:01:33.048+02:002013-08-14T19:01:33.048+02:00Goodness, this castle....I can't wait til I ge...Goodness, this castle....I can't wait til I get to editing these pictures from my trip! And Sara has those amazing ones of us two silhouetted against the sunset, too!bridgetwhoplaysfrenchhornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00944714770867649886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-45161831430166815652013-08-14T18:50:33.153+02:002013-08-14T18:50:33.153+02:00Dear Mary Kay, you're so hardworking that I di...Dear Mary Kay, you're so hardworking that I did not come to comment because I have to read! Thank you for your gorgeous posts. Kindest regards - SSannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02130508299318171021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1053563546908229556.post-20348832222232191862013-08-14T18:04:22.471+02:002013-08-14T18:04:22.471+02:00Terrific interview MK! Very impressed.
Did you c...Terrific interview MK! Very impressed.<br /><br />Did you conduct this in English, or French? I'm guess English. But no video?<br /><br />Really impressive through and through though. And inspiring a visit!<br /><br />jxg<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com