Lets visitors see Chamson Current and On-Going Projects without having to click through to chamson.org
The two chief Biosymbols of France are the Gallic Rooster and the Fleur-de-Lis. There is still debate concerning the latter as to whether this symbol represents a lily or an iris.
Although our sister city of Chambolle Musigny does not have a museum itself, nearby is La Cassissium, which explores the world of black currant liquor and syrups. Per the website:
Le Cassissium invites you to experience a full immersion in the world of blackcurrant.
Through an interactive museum, a guided tour of Védrenne’s liqueur factory and […]
Click the link below to see the list of upcoming French holidays for 2026:
By Annick Bouldt
While the French have many interesting cultural traditions around Christmas, I’ve chosen to focus on traditions centered around food.
Like most holidays in France Christmas translates into an elaborate and delicious meal. The French celebrate the holiday on Christmas Eve called Le Réveillon de Noël. If you are ever lucky enough to be invited […]
Dear Friends of Cirque de Bohème,
We are delighted to share wonderful news: Cirque de Bohème returns to Sonoma this winter with a brand-new show — fresh from a triumphant European tour!This summer, our production received standing ovations across Europe, winning the Audience Award at the Festival d’Avignon and the Grand Jury Prize at the Edinburgh Circus Festival. Now, we are bringing […]
Wondering how the grape harvest is going in Chambolle-Musigny and the Burgundy region? Click here for detailed almost daily report from “Bill N”, on the scene where the harvest is happening, pictures, descriptions, weather, and interviews with local vintners and vineyard managers.
Our friends at Cirque De Boheme are hoping to put on another holiday show for 2025. Read on to find out how you can help.
Dear friends and supporters of the circus arts, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who have generously contributed to our crowdfunding campaign. However, we must […]
Bastille Day is Monday/14 July 2025 and the Valley of the Moon Petanque Club will be hosting a small tournament in Depot Park to celebrate. If you are interested in playing, please arrive before 10:00am to sign up.
Bastille Day commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison in Paris in 1789 by revolutionaries; this would become […]
On 14 December 1959, the City of Sonoma and the City of Chambolle-Musigny (France) became the first in what would be a robust line of Sister City relationships.
On 14 December 2024, Sonoma Mayor John Gurney issued a Proclamation paying tribute to the beginning of the Sister City connection. Here’s looking back and looking forward to […]
