Les Vitraux de Chagall

Cathédral Saint-Étienne

Though this gothic cathedral’s spires punctuate Metz’s modest skyline, the structure is best known for its magnificent Marc Chagall-designed windows. Chagall’s work joins other windows by fellow artists such as Jacques Villon and Hermann von Münster. The striking 13th-20th century stained glass curtains are nicknamed ‘God’s Lantern’. Its nave is the third-highest in France, at […]

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Hervé Lichtlé, Domain François Lichtlé

Domain François Lichtlé

  We had the pleasure of meeting Hervé Lichtlé, a fourth-generation Alsacien winemaker from Husseren-les-Châteaux, when we stumbled upon Les Jeunes Vignerons d’Europe – VinexpOFF in the Place d’Arms. Lichtlé belongs to an association of independent French wine producers who practice integrated control, which prioritizes protecting the environment and maintaining the quality of the land. The winemakers […]

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Centre Pompidou-Metz

Centre Pompidou-Metz

  Worth seeing: Chefs D’Oeuvre? exhibit, which questions the concept of masterpiece. 20 artists from 1905 – present spanning a range of disciplines are considered. You decide. Today we needed a French fix, so we hopped in the car and drove half an hour to Metz. The first stop was the Centre Pompidou-Metz, which we’ve […]

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We Wear Short Shorts

It was a classic case of (wo)man v. machine: me, two weeks’ worth of (dark colored) workout clothes, oddly pungent detergent and le lave-linge. It seemed simple enough to put the clothes in, add detergent and select the fabric that best approximated the clothes’ composition. Coton? Synthétique? Okay, maybe somewhere in the middle. Note, in […]

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The Blue Lady, or, Nana

Blue Lady

The Blue Lady, or, Nana One of Luxembourg’s most popular landmarks is The Blue Lady, a sculpture by French-born, America-raised Niki de Saint Phalle. The Blue Lady is actually a ‘Nana’, the artist’s expression of everywoman. The Nanas considered archetypal female figures in relation to their position in society. The first one was exhibited in […]

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On Driving

  These electronic signs inform drivers how many available parking spaces are in nearby garages. Upon moving to Luxembourg, non-EU citizens have up to 12 months to obtain a local license. No road test is required. Here’s what you need: Form Demande en obtention d’un permis de conduire (download from www.snct.lu); Recent ID photograph 45 […]

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Jean-Claude Arens Chocolate

Chocolat

Jean-Claude Arens (4a, avenue du 10 Septembre, L-2550 Luxembourg): It’s hard to pass this scrumptious pâtissier/chocolatier without ducking in for a treat. Aside from sculptures like the chocolate-pistachio cake above, Jean-Claude Arens offers French macarons, Sacher Tortes, éclairs and other pastries such as croissants and pains au chocolate. If you’re interested, you can top off the […]

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Arlon

This Belgian town, which is about twenty minutes from Luxembourg, was first settled as a Roman trading post. The medieval layout leads to a central hilltop, which used to house a fortress. Now, only a stone foundation remains. What we did: Eglise St-Donat: Worth the short hike. This church was built in 1626 by the […]

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Burly Blockhead Crossing?

Belgian crosswalk sign

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Closet Case

In Luxembourg, it is atypical for apartments and houses to have built-in closets. This means you will have to purchase armoires – huge, heavy, pricey pieces that may or may not be useful/fit in your next place. They come in all sizes, and my favorite was the extra-large 300 cm. We began our armoire search […]

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