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The resurrection of a talking Church in Ménil-Gondouin

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This post was first published in August 2017 A determined Abbé Here are two men happy in their work.  Together they are making the world a slightly better place and their satisfaction is clear.  Not a selfish, self-interested satisfaction but the joy of creating something that will enhance the lives of the

Jean de Carrouges and the last French duel

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The last French duel

This post was first published in August 2016. Château Carrouges match! Not long into a visit to Château de Carrouges in the Orne, Normandy, the more designy among you will be planning a complete home makeover. Curvy ankled, firmly padded Louis XV fauteuil (chairs, but you knew that) covered in petit point tapestry against

The terrible fire of Château d’Eu, near Treport

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First published November 2017 We are in the lap of 19th century luxury this week on the blog, which is surprising considering the building on our postcard had burnt down. One afternoon in 1902 a chimney in the fabulously extravagant and importantly historic Château d'Eu caught fire. Unfortunately whoever put it out

Brilliant but bonkers; the pottery at Bavent

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First published January 2016 Many travelers know exactly where they are going, what they want to see and why.  But if you, like us, aren’t so sure, matching some vintage postcards is a fantastic way to discover new places, even in an area you think you know quite well. We have zoomed

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