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Remembering Richard Simmons (July 12, 1948 - July 13,2024)

Remembering Richard Simmons (July 12, 1948 - July 13,2024)

A chance encounter with Richard Simmons

New Orleans, Eric Gabourel, Louisiana HistoryEric GabourelJuly 14, 2024Richard Simmons, Eric Gabourel, New Orleans, New Orleanian, From New Orleans, French Quarter, New Orleans IconComment

Team Building Experience with WWLTV

Team Building Experience with WWLTV

The WWLTV Morning Crew have a team building experience with Flambeaux Bicycle Tours

New Orleans, Louisiana HistoryEric GabourelMay 15, 2024Flambeaux Bicycle Toursbicycle Tours, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, WWLTV, Morning Show, Team Building ExperienceComment

The Shores of Saint-Malo

The Shores of Saint-Malo

Remembering a ships journey from Saint-Malo, Benin, to Louisiana.

Forced Migrations From Le Harve

Forced Migrations From Le Harve

Walking along the shores of Le Havre my mind’s eye pictures sail ships on the horizon…

A Thanksgiving Reflection on Joan of Arc

A Thanksgiving Reflection on Joan of Arc

This Thanksgiving I remember Joan of Arc and her resistance to British Invasion to gleam insights into Colonialism in the New World.

Eric Gabourel, France, Louisiana History, New OrleansEric GabourelNovember 23, 2023Flambeaux Bicycle ToursThanksgiving, Bulbancha, Bulbancha is still a place, Bulbancha forever, Louis XIV, Lousiana, Colonization, Colonialism, Imperialism, France, New Orleans, Renamed New Orleans, Alexandre de Batz, Joan of Arc, Hundred Year's War, English invasion of France, Resistance, Resistance Fighters, Timely Comics, Marvel Comics, Joan of Arc Marvel Comic, Joan of Arc Timely Comics, Twelfth Night Coffee, Best Coffee in New Orleans, Lorraine, Twelfth Night, French Market, Rouen, Burned at the Stake, 1729, 1729 Natchez Rebelion, 1729 Natchez Revolt, Tobacco, Saint-Domingue, Natchez, Natchez Revolt, Antoine Simone Le Page du Pratz, Natchez Chef the Great Sun, Coffee, Best Coffee New Orleans, Best Coffee French Quarter, French Quarter, French Roots, espresso, 10 best coffee shops new orleansComment

The Flaming Barrel of Pierre Duhaut

The Flaming Barrel of Pierre Duhaut

France, Louisiana History, New Orleans, Eric GabourelEric GabourelDecember 28, 2022La Salle, Pierre Duhaut, Eric Gabourel, Bullock State Museum, La Belle, Texas, Louisiana, Matagorda Bay Comment

Colonial Sketches of Louisiana in Parisian Spaces

Colonial Sketches of Louisiana in Parisian Spaces

In Search of the St. Peter Cemetery

In Search of the St. Peter Cemetery

In search of the oldest colonial cemetery in New Orleans… - Eric Gabourel

Louisiana History, New Orleans, Eric GabourelEric GabourelSeptember 4, 2022Flambeaux Bicycle ToursSt. Peter Cemtery, New Orleans, Pool of Souls, St. Peter Cemetery New Orleans, New Orleans Oldest Cemetery, Flambeaux Bicycle Tours, Bicycle Tours, Bicycle Rentals, History, Coffins, Eric Gabourel, Bike Tours Comments

How the Ritz Paris Played a Role in Louisiana History

How the Ritz Paris Played a Role in Louisiana History

During a recent visit to Paris I paid a visit to Place Vendôme and pondered one of the early chapters of Louisiana history. - Eric Gabourel

The Rougarou of Southern Louisiana

The Rougarou of Southern Louisiana

Eric Gabourel examines on the history of Rougarou from France to Southern Louisiana.

New Orleans, Louisiana History, Eric Gabourel, FranceEric GabourelFebruary 3, 2022Flambeaux Bicycle Toursfolklore, rougarou, southern louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana, Eric GabourelComment