Who was Gustave Eiffel ?
December 23rd, 2016 | by Maureen Youngblood
When one thinks of Gustave Eiffel, normally an image of the Eiffel Tower or the Statue of Liberty enters the
About Maureen Youngblood
Maureen Youngblood was born and raised in the United States and is currently living in California. She discovered her love of the French language and culture in high school and continued her education of all things French in college where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from the University of Nevada Las Vegas. She enjoys living near the ocean, traveling and French pastries.
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Half French…
August 10th, 2015 | by Maureen Youngblood
Did you know that France once owned almost half of the United States? Early in the growth years of the
Discovery of the Domaine de Chaumont-Sur-Loire
May 11th, 2015 | by Maureen Youngblood
The springtime is the perfect time to visit Domaine de Chaumont-sur-Loire. From April 23rd until October, the International Garden Festival
The Fight for Foie Gras
March 16th, 2015 | by Maureen Youngblood
For the great majority of Americans, eating foie gras is not a common occurrence. Many people in the United States
Père de la Chaise, the Man and the Cemetery
January 24th, 2015 | by Maureen Youngblood
While visiting Paris last spring, on my list of places to visit was Père Lachaise Cemetery. I knew this cemetery
Rescued from Decay : Château de Gudanes
December 22nd, 2014 | by Maureen Youngblood
I dream of winning the lottery, as many people do. Though it is a very unrealistic expectation, I daydream about
Chantilly, more than a cream, a beautiful castle
November 13th, 2014 | by Maureen Youngblood
When an American hears the word Chantilly, we think of lace and cream. Few Americans realize it is an actual
Some 18 kilometres east of Paris, the magnificently restored Château de Champs-sur-Marne
October 18th, 2014 | by Maureen Youngblood
France is graced with so many beautiful and historic chateaux, each with their own interesting and surprising story of how
The Bastille Key
September 15th, 2014 | by Maureen Youngblood
While visiting friends that had moved to Washington D.C. last year, on the top of our tourist list was a
A Short History of Château de Fontainebleau
August 15th, 2014 | by Maureen Youngblood
Château de Fontainebleau ; when one hears the name, a sense of royalty and aristocratic history come to mind. This
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