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Maria Elena Alonso-Sierra

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More Info on Nice

August 15, 2023May 21, 2013 by mariaelenawrites

Like I posted yesterday, Richard, one of the characters in my novel, spends a couple of days sightseeing in Nice and its environs.  The attached pictures are part of what he saw.Nice has a hill, Castle Hill (or le Montée du Châteaux, or la Colline du Châteaux in French), between the city and the harbor, where one can … Read more

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In the novel — the city of Grasse

August 15, 2023May 15, 2013 by mariaelenawrites

In my novel, Gabriela lives near Grasse, and describes it to Richard.  Here is some information about that city.

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Expo Rose International Exposition in Grasse

August 15, 2023May 15, 2013 by mariaelenawrites

Grasse, FranceThis city, perched on top of a hill overlooking the valley of Le Plan de Grasse, is the hub of the fragrance industry. This is where essences are distilled for perfumes, soaps, candies (yes, there are rose, violet, and other candies made from the flowers’ petals), candles, and everything perfumed. 
This region still has … Read more

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