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Rue Victor Millot in Beaune is easy to miss.

It is tucked away, between place Carnot, (where the children’s carousel is located) on the south side, and the Hotel-Dieu.

You wont find any wine tastings in the street, but for lovers of Italy it is a street worth searching out as it now houses three shops with an Italian theme.

Of course one would be selling Italian foodstuffs.

As soon as you pass the doorstep of Emilian Goods the aromas are unmistakenly Italian. A range of fresh pastas, home made sauces, and olive oils are all displayed to titillate your palate. The Italian wines, or perhaps the tirimasu may also catch your eye.

 At # 11 rue Victor Millot is Farfalla, a delight for the ladies or even men seeking un cadeau for their loved one. All the stock sold by Farfalla originates in Italy consisting of shoes, handbags, belts, jewellery and other accessories.

Farfalla’s owner, Nelly, is warm and gregarious, who really knows her styles and fashion. Whatever you may buy from Nelly you can rest assured it will be very à la mode!

The other cool thing about Farfalla are its prices, remarkably moderate so therefore offering excellent value for money.

And across the street at # 8, you will find Farfalla’s ’sister’ shop, D.O.C.  Opened very recently, D.O.C. features Italian made mens shirts, shoes and other male accessories.

Again, prices are surprisingly reasonable.

So for a taste of Italy -without even having to leave France -try your luck in rue Victor Millot, Beaune!

 A Bientot, Bruce.

Yesterday, our courtyard proved  a suitable back drop for wedding photos.

Jean-Philippe the groom is a local Chaudenaysian and the bride Subhashini, is from Mauritius.

They held their French civil law wedding here at la Mairie in Chaudenay, and will have a church wedding in Mauritius in two weeks time.

I was amused that the groom, bride and photographer arrived for the photos prior to the wedding ceremony.

Presumably the French don’t follow the superstition of the groom and bride not sighting each other on the day until they reach the altar!

Comme habitude, post the marriage ceremony, we were subjected to the traditional parade of cars blasting away on their horns!

A Bientot, Bruce.