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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Despite Querqueville's size, it managed to pull together the best Christmas Markets that I've been to this season. It was great! So much better than last year and a heck of a lot better than the one in Cherbourg. It was held at the Manoir de la Coquerie,...
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The Christmas Market in Cherbourg has begun. Many of the booths are selling cheap, homemade jewelry, drug paraphernalia like pipes and bongs, and articles of clothing and home decor from Africa. There was only one booth selling Christmas items and they...
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In the heart of the Siene valley, l'abbaye d'Hambye is, after the Mont-Saint-Michel (only 45mins away), the most complete medieval monastery in Normandy. This Benedictine Abbey was built during the 12th and 13th Centuries. The community disappeared in...
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I’m sorry my postings have not been regular since Thanksgiving but I’ve been busy decorating the house for the holidays, shopping for presents and writing all of my Christmas cards. As you can see, I’ve been a busy boy. I love this time of year. Last...
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A descendant of an old Caen family the poet François de Malherbe (1555 – 1628) is thought to have been born in this house. Rebuilt in 1582 in Place “Belle Croix”, by his father, who was on the Caen Presidial, it has been magnificently restored. As in...
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Yes, “Il pleut !” It’s raining! A stunning vision of a fantastically colorful Cherbourg is, sadly, something one cannot find today. It has been raining like Noah’s flood for weeks now along with strong winds from the south. The wet, dreary and cold look...
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This town, in the Calvados department of Normandy, lies along the coast designated as Gold Beach during the D-Day landings. It was used by the British troops during the Allied invasion. Mainly a tourist town, it is known for its temporary harbor, called...
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Built in 1730, le château de Querqueville is an important 18th century structure situated in the verdant valley of the Floris. Today it houses the local offices of the mairie. Surrounding the building are hiking paths and beautiful blue hydrangias.
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LIGHT. We can't have enough of it. When I look at this building, I am not concerned with the children who attend school here. Instead, I imagine the possibilities of turning this place into a wonderful home--one that has huge windows that allow the natural...
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