Thanks to the sterling efforts of Monsieur Paul Metadier and his son Bernard-Paul, even those who have never heard of Balzac will enjoy Saché. This delightful, homely, house is almost as the novelist left it after his last visit in 1848.

November 11th is a public holiday in France. Schools, post offices, banks and businesses are closed. The day begins with a Mass in the ancient Church of Saint-Denis in memory of the victims of wars.

One of the questions I am often asked is, “How do you take photos of fireworks?” So I decided to write these free quick tips you can download, print and keep on your phone for future reference by clicking the link below. This guide was written for DSLR cameras but is equally suitable for Mirrorless.

Most digital cameras have an exposure meter that is visible when looking through the viewfinder. The exposure meter is usually represented by a bar or dots with a pointer. Take a look at your camera’s manual to see how it is displayed on your specific model.