De captivants à banals, les articles et photographies de “The Baguette” sont une tentative de publier un journal de ma vie dans la Manche et de proposer un forum de discussion pour tout ce qui touche à la Normandie.
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Three weeks ago we worked with encre "colored ink" and water to create these winter scenes. It was somewhat difficult since no one in the class had ever attempted to create such a picture. We followed the directions from a book the teacher had and I have...
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There are so many wonderful places to visit in our region that do not appear in most guidebooks. However, with a little bit of research, one can find the most extraordinary of buildings in some of the smallest of towns. Such is the case with Montfarville....
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After visiting the beautiful church in Montfarville, my friend and I ate lunch at Restaurant t'cheu Suzanne. It is a warm and comfortable place with several large dining areas complete with fireplaces and authentic Normandy charm. The hosts, Marianne...
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On the top of a small hill overlooking the château and the village of Réville is the church of Saint Martin. A tall bell tower of three floors stands on the north side of the church—its upper levels perforated on each side by twin bays topped by an oculus....
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Le Manoir de la Crasvillerie near Réville is a granite mansion dating from the late 15th to early 16th centuries. Its two octagonal towers and its mullioned windows guarded with iron bars gives it an aspect of being stern and contemptuous. It was built...
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The present château was rebuilt in 1695 by Sir André Fouquet de Glatigny who bought the fief of Réville from Madeleine Quetil. The first floor is raised one level and is accessed by a double flight of stairs. The small attic windows are surmounted by...
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WHY LIVE, LIVE FOR WHAT? Un repas près de chez vous pour explorer et échanger sur le sens de la vie. Une occasion de découvrir la foi chrétienne. It is a meal near you to explore and discuss the meaning of life as well as an opportunity to explore the...
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