Tag: france
Barjac
Barjac consists of narrow streets, long shadows and the langorous, whispery silence of endless afternoons.
Pont du Gard
One of the world’s finest remaining examples of Roman engineering and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pont-en-Royans
We stepped outside the Drôme for a day to have a look at the quirky little village of Pont-en-Royans.
Bec Pointu
It might not be especially high, but the summit of the Bec Pointu is pretty tough to reach.
Vassieux-en-Vercors
As 1944 arrived in the Vercors, along with the cold winds and frosty temperatures, there was also tension in the air.
Grand Veymont
A day hike to climb the highest mountain in the Vercors chain, the Grand Veymont at 2,341 metres.
Romeyer and Die
A few thoughts on our first night at Romeyer in the Diois, in the shadow of the Vercors plateau.
Dijon
Capital of Burgundy and seat of the illustrious Ducs de Bourgogne, Dijon is packed with history and culture.
Elsewhere on MikePadgett.com …
Virgin and Child Surrounded by Angels
In the presence of plenty. …
- Originally published: 28 Jul 2008 in Museums & Galleries
Christmas 2009: a visit to the UK
Spending Christmas back in the UK with family. …
- Originally published: 31 Dec 2009 in Personalia
Boon Duivels Bier
2/5. Chocolate and caramel flavours with a suspicion of cola. Rather too sweet for my taste. …
- Originally published: 1 Jan 2010 in Beer
Zwartboek (Black Book)
Black is back: a welcome return to form for Verhoeven. …
- Originally published: 26 Jan 2007 in Film
Buena Vista Social Club presents (2007 Tour)
My flatmate saw a documentary film about some Cuban musicians. He insisted I see it for myself. And I did, eight years later. …
- Originally published: 15 Mar 2007 in Concerts
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Hello you, I'm Mike Padgett. I'm not the Princeton curator, the US senatorial candidate, the Kentuckian pastor or the journalist from Arizona. In fact, I work as a consultant in User Experience and Information Design.
I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.
I'm originally from Yorkshire, England but nowadays I live in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is Ellezelloise Hercule.