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FEMME NUE AVEC UN CHAPEAU

Art

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So in my art class this week we all tried to copy this painting by Kay Gallwey of a naked lady wearing a hat. I think if I had to try doing it again, I would perhaps choose a different subject and I would probably do a much better job. Acrylic on paper....

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PONTIVY, BRETAGNE

Cultural Heritage

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I went to the town of Pontivy over the weekend with some friends of mine. We had such a wonderful time visiting the town as well as the Breton countryside. Pontivy is the old capital of the Rohan family and gets its name from a 7th century monk named...

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CHRIST-ROI, LA BUCAILLE, CHERBOURG

Cherbourg

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ARTS PLASTIQUES À LA MAISON POUR TOUS (2)

Art

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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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ÉGLISE NOTRE DAME, MONTFARVILLE

Le Val de Saire

By The Baguette

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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RESTAURANT T’CHEU SUZANNE À MONTFARVILLE

Le Val de Saire

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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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ÉGLISE SAINT-MARTIN, RÉVILLE

Le Val de Saire

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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

Le Val de Saire

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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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CHÂTEAU DE RÉVILLE

Le Val de Saire

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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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POURQUOI VIVRE, VIVRE POUR QUOI ?

Cherbourg

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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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