Tales from Italy, Alps, British Isles and FranceTue, 05 Dec 2023 11:18:36 +0000enhourly1http://wordpress.com//wp-content/uploads/2019/12/image-2.jpg?w=323232 /2021/03/18/south-of-france-to-venice-with-love//2021/03/18/south-of-france-to-venice-with-love/#commentsThu, 18 Mar 2021 16:30:24 +0000/?p=14107/2021/03/18/south-of-france-to-venice-with-love/feed/2Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, St Jean Cap Ferrat, South of Francepalladio1234La Reserve de Beaulieu - iconic, luxury hotel in Beaulieu-sur-mer, South of FranceThe morning market in Beaulieu is a feast for the eyes.Beaulieu sur mer, from the St Jean Cap Ferrat roadMonaco - panoramic view with Fontveille in the foregroundBeaulieu sur mer - the auction room is a fun place to visitBeaulieu sur mer is a charming seaside town in the South of FranceGrace Kelly in 'To Catch a Thief' 1955 helped to make the French Riviera an iconic destinationBarolo, in the heart of Italy's big red wine region Barolo and its castle, Piedmonte, ItalyThe Castle of the Scaligieri dominates the small medieval town of Sirmione, Lake Garda, ItalyVilla Cordevigo - fabulous country house hotelVilla Cordevigo - rose wines at sunset - divineVilla Pisani, Stra, Riviera del Brenta, ItalyVilla Emo, Fanzolo - a perfect Palladian villa - www.greyhoundtrainers.comThe maze at Villa PisaniFresco painter Zelotti created these wonderful trompe l'oeil paintings in the main reception roomVilla Emo, Veneto - stunning 16th century frescoes by Zellotto a contemporary of VeroneseThe magic of the Brenta, Venice - join our Writer's Retreat, September 2019Venezia - 1942 map of the Lagoon of Venice - shows clearly the extent of the lagoon which is bounded by the River Brenta to the south and the River Piave in the north. www.greyhoundtrainers.comTrudy Dujardin, Grand Canal, Venice - enjoying www.grand-tourist.com experienceGrand Canal - Venice enjoying the www.grand-tourist.com experience.Trudy Dujardin approaching the Rialto Bridge - enjoying www.grand-tourist.com experienceTrudy Dujardin stylish in Hermes, Venice - enjoying www.grand-tourist.com experienceVenice - quintessential Venice where land meets sea www.greyhoundtrainers.comFrom South of France to Venice with love...Villa Franceschi 'Relais & Chateaux' HotelThe Navaglio di Brenta, Mira Porte, Veneto https://wp.me/p5eFNn-3DVAlfresco breakfast on the Brenta, near Venice - join our Writer's Retreat here in September 20201905 Phillips Relief Map of Northern Italy and The Alps/2018/01/18/a-true-welcome-in-the-veneto-italy//2018/01/18/a-true-welcome-in-the-veneto-italy/#commentsThu, 18 Jan 2018 14:38:47 +0000/?p=13064/2018/01/18/a-true-welcome-in-the-veneto-italy/feed/3img_2341palladio1234Map of the Veneto - North-Eastern ItalyAt Villa Barbaro, Maser - front facadeVeronese - fresco detail - Il Birichino - the young hunter www.greyhoundtrainers.comVia Postumia - very important strategic road in Northern ItalyCa' de Memi - Michela Tasca, Owner and ChefBassano del Grappa - Ponte degli Alpini/2016/11/20/villa-barbaro-maser//2016/11/20/villa-barbaro-maser/#commentsSun, 20 Nov 2016 18:16:53 +0000/?p=7358/2016/11/20/villa-barbaro-maser/feed/13Villa Barbaro, Maser at Magnolia time www.greyhoundtrainers.compalladio1234Villa Barbaro, Maser - front facade demonstrating perfect Palladian symmetryVilla Barbaro at Maser. Be inspired at our Writer's Retreat in the glorious Veneto region, 08-15 September, 2019 - https://wp.me/p5eFNn-3DVVilla Barbaro, Palladian Villa at Maser, near Asolo, VenetoVeronese - fresco detail - Il Birichino - the young hunter www.greyhoundtrainers.comVilla Barbaro, Maser - Lady of the house - fresco by Veronese, with Cavalier King Charles dog on the balustrade. Veronese (1560s)Villa Barbaro, Maser - A trompe d'oeil ceiling detailVilla Barbaro, Maser - fresco detail of a young hunter, said to be a self-portrait of Paolo VeroneseVilla Barbaro, Maser - A young boy enquires.......Villa Barbaro, Maser - A little girl peers round a cornerVilla Barbaro, Maser - the lady of the house (pale skinned) with serving woman. Artist Veronese.de-gusto-villa-maserTasting Lunch at De Gusto, Villa BarbaroMary Lou Peters - Artist - Asolo - The view from the window - by Mary Lou Peters. www.maryloupeters.comAsolo - hillside the Armenian Villa/2016/10/13/caffe-centrale-asolo-italy//2016/10/13/caffe-centrale-asolo-italy/#commentsThu, 13 Oct 2016 09:30:53 +0000/?p=6274/2016/10/13/caffe-centrale-asolo-italy/feed/4caffe-centrale-asolopalladio1234FS - hammock/2016/10/11/asolo-art-history-women-prosecco//2016/10/11/asolo-art-history-women-prosecco/#commentsTue, 11 Oct 2016 16:35:18 +0000/?p=6071/2016/10/11/asolo-art-history-women-prosecco/feed/8Asolo - town of 100 horizons, Veneto, Italy www.greyhoundtrainers.compalladio1234img_4646-1img_4646-1img_4655img_4710Mary Lou Peters - Artist - Asolo - The view from the window - by Mary Lou Peters. www.maryloupeters.com/2016/06/21/venice-and-the-veneto//2016/06/21/venice-and-the-veneto/#commentsTue, 21 Jun 2016 15:11:16 +0000/?p=3831/2016/06/21/venice-and-the-veneto/feed/9Brenta Canal - Mira Porta - www.greyhoundtrainers.compalladio1234/2015/02/10/freya-stark-traveller-and-adventurer//2015/02/10/freya-stark-traveller-and-adventurer/#commentsTue, 10 Feb 2015 11:27:59 +0000/?p=613/2015/02/10/freya-stark-traveller-and-adventurer/feed/12Freya Stark, as an elderly lady. She retired to Asolo in the 1970s.palladio1234Asolo - nestling in the foot hills, Northern Italy