Once Upon A Time In France: Triomphe Tissue, M&S Meltdown, And Champagne Capitulation

Dreaming of Saint-Malo

Following a mini-holiday last week in Paris, we happened to pass the Arc de Triomphe on our way to catching the regional train back to our suburban nest. There are so many similar monuments across Europe that I often regret not having been born in time to get the franchise on this particular market. Whatever delight the Paris version may promise and wha…