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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The Barons of Castelnau de Bretenoux fortified this site, at the meeting place of several valleys, as early as the 13th century. Around the strong keep, there grew up during the Hundred Years’ War a huge fortress with a fortified curtain wall. The castle...
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Hollowed out of the limestone mass of the Gramat Causse by a subterranean river, the great chasm of Padirac, famous throughout Europe, is thought of as one of the greatest interesting geological sights of France. Be sure to check out their website for...
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Near the valley of the Dordogne as it makes a deep cut through the Gramat Causse, a series of caves was discovered in 1902 by Armand Viré, a student of the geographer and speleologist Édouard-Alfred Martel, at the foot of the cliffs beside the river....
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Before arriving at les grottes de Lacave, I made a quick stop along the Dordogne via the small village of Bastit. The river itself is quite calm and the region famous for its good food and wines. Those seeking excellent accommodations in the area need...
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One of my favorite films is Ever After (À tout jamais in French) starring Drew Barrymore and Anjelica Huston. The settings, the music, the costumes, the acting and especially the modern retelling of the Cinderella story have stayed with me these many...
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On September 10th I attended a typical French wedding here in the small town of Launaguet just outside of Toulouse. This was my first opportunity to see what a civil ceremony looks like for couples wishing to tie the knot in France. It’s actually quite...
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Although I’ve visited many sites in and around Périgord in the past, this was the first time I went to Périgueux. It is an ancient town situated in the fertile valley of the River Isle. Its long history can be traced in its urban architecture and two...
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Afternoon on a Hill I will be the gladdest thing Under the sun! I will touch a hundred flowers And not pick one. --Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Thank you to the person who kindly offered to take my photo in front of the pyramid. What a lovely day in the park.
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