La Corroirie du Liget
We spotted La Corroirie du Liget set back from the D760 on the edge of the forest as we were driving home from a day in Montrésor. It was one of those “after thought” stops. That’s what I like about driving some of the smaller roads in France. You never know what surprise you are going to find so we generally leave ...
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La Chartreuse du Liget
Our first glimpse of La Chartreuse du Liget was on our morning drive to Montresor, I knew we would have to return to see what was behind this magnificent gate. As we continued down the road (D760) the length of the surrounding wall and its watchtower amazed us. The château at Montrésor was lovely, as is the town, but ...
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Flame of Liberty
Read my story in French » What do Princess Diana and the Flame of Liberty have in common? In this post, I'll share what I discovered. Beneath Pont de l’Alma, Paris, in the tunnel, Princess Diana died in 1997 from injuries received in a car crash. Not far from this tunnel is Place de l’Alma where the Flame of Liberty ...
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Roman Mosaic in Grand
The enormous Roman mosaic in Grand France was the floor of the basilica of Adesina during Roman times. Adesina was the Roman name for the village we now know as Grand. One of the largest known mosaics in Europe, this restored mosaic measures 232 square meters. A Bit of History A little bit of research leads me to believe ...
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Grand Amphitheater
The Grand Amphitheater is a Gallo-Roman amphitheater found in Grand France in the Lorraine Region. It was one of the largest amphitheaters in the Roman Empire. Dedicated to Apollo Grannus who was one of several Gaulish dieties. Grannus was a god of healing Located on the outskirts of the town, the amphitheater was ...
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Exploring Loches France From the top of the Donjon to the Dungeon
The misty foggy morning greeted us as we set out for a day-trip to the medieval town of Loches France. The day was Wednesday, Loches’ big market day and everything we had read indicated that this market is one of the best in the area. We weren’t going to let a bit of rain deter us from having fun! Market Day The ...
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Château de Brézé
Château de Brézé is amazing! It is a château under a château which is something we have never seen before. Up until the 15th century, the Château de Brézé existed as a trodglodyte dwelling, 11 meters (36 feet) beneath the main courtyard of today. [caption id="attachment_3526" align="aligncenter" width="600"] ...
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