Angers France – My Top 6 reasons to visit
My France blog on Angers France was the beginning of my adventure in Angers’ French immersion program. Come with me as we explore the town and its sculptures, the Château and its amazing Apocalypse Tapestry and other beautiful sites in Angers. What makes Angers France different from other cities in the Loire Valley? ...
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Day-tripping from Paris to Beauvais
A Paris to Beauvais day-trip is a wonderful way to see more of France when visiting Paris. It is a short hour and 15 minute train journey from Paris Gare du Nord. The train arrives in the city center and the Beauvais Cathedral is only a 15 minute walk. Although our ultimate destination was Rouen with its amazing cathedral, ...
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Beauvais Cathedral
Read my story in French » Beauvais Cathedral, Cathèdral de Saint-Pierre de Beauvais, built between the tenth and eleventh centuries, progressed from almost the point of destruction to being used as a facility for wood storage in the late 1700s to its present state of restoration as a place of worship. [caption ...
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Blois is a Delightful Town
I love Blois! It is a delightful town full of charming shops, hilly streets, great restaurants and, of course, the château. We spent several days here and some of our favorite memories are of wandering the streets early in the morning before the hustle and bustle of the day had begun. [caption id="attachment_2119" ...
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Rouen-the Town of 100 Bell Towers
Victor Hugo described Rouen as “the town of a hundred bell towers” but this beautiful city which dates back to Roman times suffered during World War II and today only about a third of these bell towers remain. Located on the eastern edge of Normandy on the Seine River, Rouen serves as the port for Paris. It is the leading ...
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Tournus Abbey is a wonderful example of romanesque architecture
Tournus Abbey is a Romanesque Abbey of St-Philbert. The town of Tournus is perfect for wandering and enjoying the ambiance of the Burgundy Region. The drive to Tournus via Chalon sur Saône has to be one of the prettiest in this region. [caption id="attachment_1115" align="aligncenter" width="455"] Tournus ...
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Taizé is a Monastic Retreat Center
Taizé is a Monastic Retreat Center not far from Cluny. In the Burgundy Region of France resides this Christian community founded by Brother Roger after World War II. From spring to late autumn young people come for week long stays to pray, sing and meet in groups. What a truly amazing experience to walk through the ...
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