Pain épice versus American Gingerbread
Gingerbread or Pain d'épice as it is called in France is different in both texture and taste from American gingerbread. However, if you love the warm spiciness of American gingerbread, you are sure to love the French version as well. Be sure to use honey instead of granulated sugar. Honey changes the texture and taste of the ...
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The Gothic Cathedral in Bourges is Majestic
Stopping by the Gothic Cathedral in Bourges was our only focus when we arrived in Bourges. Intent on seeing the St-Etienne, we arrived at Bourges sans map and pre-GPS times. We had made no prior plans so were delighted to discover the Marais of Bourges only a short distance from the cathedral. [caption id="attachment_2238" ...
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Surrounded by the Maid of Orléans
We found ourselves surrounded by the Maid of Orléans in Orléans France . Joan of Arc is the patron saint of France and Place de Martroi, one of the main squares in Orléans, has a statue commemorating her. The Maid of Orléans , Joan of Arc, can be found in 11 statues around the city! One of the largest churches in ...
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Sainte-Croix Gothic Cathedral in Orléans
Sainte-Croix Gothic Cathedral in Orléans France has a pair of intricate "wedding cake" towers. A church has been located on this site since 375 A.D. The stained glass inside tells the story of Joan of Arc's life. ( Orléans is located on the opposite end of the Loire from Tours in the Centre Region, just where the Loire ...
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Tours France
Located in the western region of the Loire Valley, Tours France does not have a chateau to bring it fame but it is incredibly close to many châteaux with Amboise being only 17minutes away by train and only 27 minutes by car. Saint Gatien Cathedral Tours does have its magnificent Saint-Gatien Cathedral. The Gothic Cathedral ...
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No Car Needed to Explore French Castles via Train
Visiting French Castles via train helps avoid what we termed “châteaux overload”. We definitely experienced this overload the first time we visited the Loire Valley. If you go by car it is so easy to try to "do too much" so pace yourself. Visiting one or possibly two châteaux (their interiors and grounds) per day ...
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Angers Museums
Angers museums are wonderful and it would be difficult for me to choose a favorite because each one houses a different genre. How can I choose Apocalypse tapestries over sculpture or paintings over archeological artifacts. You will just have to visit for yourself to see which is your favorite - - if you can choose. Museums ...
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