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.
Today I am leaving for Bordeaux and the southwest of France for a week before beginning my pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. I plan on walking the 800 km route for about 40 days and so I won't be posting anything here unless I have access...
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My trip to Lyon over the Easter holiday was amazing. I must say it is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve had the pleasure to visit. It felt like I was visiting a much cleaner and less crowded version of Paris. On Friday morning, I left Cherbourg for...
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For those of you seeking photos from the Parcours Alpha Week-end sur l'Esprit Saint in Bricquebec, you can click on this link to all of my PHOTOS and download the ones that you want. Enjoy.
Read moreThe church of Bagnères-de-Luchon is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption. The image of the Virgin can be found in bas-relief in the tympanum above the main door of the western façade constructed in 1890. Sadly, this door is closed and scaffolding is...
Read moreThe construction of the cathedral dates back to around the year 1100. Throughout the centuries it has suffered little damage except during the Wars of Religion. Among those who have built, developed and preserved the cathedral are Saint-Bertrand-de-l’Isle,...
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Alors un signe grandiose apparut dans le ciel: c'était une femme. Elle avait pour vêtement le soleil, la lune sous ses pieds et une couronne de douze étoiles sur sa tête. Elle était enceinte, sur le point d'accoucher, et ses douleurs lui arrachaient des...
Read moreJe vous remercie de m’avoir permis de prendre des photos. Voici une revue des événements pendant la Semaine Sainte. 17 AVRIL 2011 ÉGLISE DE QUERQUEVILLE CÉLÉBRATION DU DIMANCHE DES RAMEAUX ET DE LA PASSION Quelques jours avant la fête de la Pâque, Jésus...
Read moreYesterday marked the consecration of the new altar of the parish church in Urville-Nacqueville. Other liturgical pieces were also blessed. More information about the renovation project and photos can be found at the parish website. The new liturgical...
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