Author Archives: Anne Woodyard

Seville’s Magical Alcazar

The Alcazar is a complex of buildings and gardens built in the AD 900s  for the governors left behind by the conquering Moors as they headed east claiming Europe as their own as they went. After the re-conquest, the governmental … Continue reading

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Venetian Villas of the Rich and Famous

Anne & Kirk Woodyard – Music and Markets Tours Villa Venier Contarini holds a special place in the lineup of majestic villas west of Venice. Since 2011 it has served as the headquarters of the Regional Institute of Villas of … Continue reading

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All I Want for Christmas is…. Paris!

Anne & Kirk Woodyard – Music and Markets Tours Our Christmas gift to each other this year? A couple of days in Paris with friends – an easy and quick train ride up and back from our Aix home, so … Continue reading

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