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20/06/2017

Today let's discover Frederiksborg castle, which is surrounded by the beautiful palace garden, was built in the Dutch Renaissance style at the beginning of the 16th century. After a devastating fire in the middle of the 19th century, the palace was rebuilt by the owner of the Carlsberg Breweries. from the capital, you will need one hour train or 30 minutes car ride to reach this beautiful place

16/06/2017

Nouveau jour nouveau château sur la page du blue rabbit

Today, let's go to England with the Castle of Blenheim situated in the Heart of Oxfordshire. The building of the palace was originally intended to be a reward to John Churchill, from a grateful nation for the duke's military triumphs against the French and Bavarians during the War of the Spanish Succession. Build in a Barocco style, with Romantic influence and original and respectful use of environment, the palace is a perfect place to relaxe on a sunny day.

14/06/2017

Today, direction Poland and more precisely Warsaw, with the Wilanów Palace. Built in late 17th centrury and influenced by Italian and French architecture, this barocco palace survived Poland's partitions and both World Wars, and so serves as a reminder of the culture of the Polish state

12/06/2017

Today, let's go to England with the Castle of Blenheim situated in the Heart of Oxfordshire. The building of the palace was originally intended to be a reward to John Churchill, from a grateful nation for the duke's military triumphs against the French and Bavarians during the War of the Spanish Succession. Build in a Barocco style, with Romantic influence and original and respectful use of environment, the palace is a perfect place to relaxe on a sunny day.

08/06/2017

today, one more Castle, with the lovely Caserta situated near Naples in South Italy. build in mid 18th centrury, the Royal Palace of Caserta is the largest royal residence in the world. The architect was inspired by Versailles, Sixtine chapel and the palace of Madrid. Finally the castle has been used as a filming location in a number of movie like 'Angels and Demons' or 'Star Wars' (as Amidala palace)

06/06/2017

This week, the Blue Rabbit is inviting you to discover lovely castles around Europe, France Got Versailles and it's amazing to visit, but why not giving a try to less visited and still pretty lovely and impressive Castles. Today let's go to Latvia with the Castle of Rundale, build in the 18th century by an Italian Architect. It s been used as a military hospital by Germans during the second wolrd War.

17/03/2017

The Blue rabbit wish you all an amazing St Patrick's Day

08/02/2017

for this last day of pancake week, we reach Austria with the Kauserschmarrn, probably first made around the turn of the 20th century, it is a warming dessert that can also be served for tea or breakfast. It is filling, and could be a meal in itself. Usually served with blueberry compote but plums, apple purée or freshly sugared strawberries work just as well.

07/02/2017

today we will introduce you to Pannukakku, the pancake of Finland, cooked in oven with a very thin paste, The texture of Pannukakku is very interesting. It's like a custard, a crepe, french toast, and a pancake had a baby. Creamy, dense, and yet light and fluffy at the same time. Bon appetit

06/02/2017

today let's discover Dutch pancakes, names Poffertjes, they are really small ones and usually prepared during cold winter. Today they are typically served as a satisfying lunchtime meal, at weddings or as a special treat at children’s birthday parties

03/02/2017

the Blue rabbit and the pancake week, today the irish potatoe pancake, tasty and filling...its first goal was to fight hunger during the infamous starvation in Ireland in half the 19th century

02/02/2017

Today is Candlemas (Chandeleur) a special day in France, where people gather and cook pancakes (Brittany region specialty), there is a tradition: you need to put a silver coin in your hand and to hold the pan, then try to toss the pancake and land flat in the pan in order to bring prosperity in the year to come.
the Celebration is 40 days after Christmas, and come from an old pagan ceremony to light up candles or torchs to ask gods for purification of soul and land before spring and period of sowing.

Bon appétit.

13/01/2017

To finish the week, the blue rabbit offer you a last place to ski..why not Sweden, the ski resort of Björkliden is situated in the northern part of the country, nestled between the Lapland mountains. A perfect place to enjoy nordic lights, ski, dogsledding and snowmobile tours...Last bonus, you can stay in an Ice Hotel...

12/01/2017

Today, let's go to lovely Georgia, home to the highest mountain in Europe, but also an amazing country to discover, Mestia is situated in the authentic region of Svanetia, famous for its proud people and defensive medieval towers rising in every village.

11/01/2017

Today, another place to go skiing this winter, let's discover Romania, and especially Transylvania, with the station of Ploiesti Brasov, near the lovely city of Brasov where you can enjoy the Saxon atmosphere and amazing architecture.

10/01/2017

Today another ski location, this time let s go to Scotland city of Glencoe, not far from Fort Williams in the highlands, definitely remote enough to have the ski piste just for you

09/01/2017

this week, the blue rabbit propose you the best places to ski in Europe, not big resorts, just lovely villages or places where you can still enjoy a good ski experience..
Today Alpbach in Austria...

31/12/2015

The blue rabbit top destination to discover or rediscover in 2016. many other european countries will celebrate their 25th anniversary of independence from USSR, but the Baltic always had something special..Wroclaw and San sebastian will be celebrating their local culture for a full year, and all Germany will be quiet in lovely month of June when all men will come to France to support their national football team..Enjoy

08/10/2015

The Blue rabbit wish all Croatian, a Happy Independence Day. 24 years already. May your country keep Peaceful and welcoming.

21/09/2015

21 of september, the Blue Rabbit wish a nice Independence day to maltese, belizean and armenian people..you all live in Free Paradise

26/08/2015

The blue Rabbit wish everyone a happy tomato party...or whatever you wanna call it.

18/06/2015

midnight sun, music festival, pagan and medieval fair...Enjoy Iceland this end of June.
HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE TO EVERYONE

23/04/2015

New city to discover on the blue Rabbit blog, with the amazing Bologna in Italy..
http://the-bluerabbit.blogspot.fr/2015/04/bologna-central-italy-bologna-erudite.html

06/04/2015

The blue rabbit wish you all a Happy Easter 2015

19/02/2015

The Blue Rabbit wish everyone a Happy Chinese New Year 2015, may it bring you success, love and healthy life.

25/12/2014

Merry Christmas to all of you

22/12/2014

The blue rabbit wish everyone a nice celebration of winter solstice. May this new year to come bring peace, happiness and love to all of you

20/09/2014

Happy independace day to Armenia. A lovely country with mountains, monasteries, lakes and thermal cities. Bit mostly a country with amazing people and culture. give it a try when visiting caucasus region.

09/09/2014

happy Independance Day to lovely Macedonia ( FYROM)

29/08/2014

today is august 30th. Let´s celebrate the 13th anniversary of
independance of this nice country. Azerbaijan is more than Baku and Oil. It´s history, culture, amazing mountains and remoted tribes...but most f it, it is is a modern country that perfectly mix his rich legacy with 21st century lifestyle.