Saintes- a Fascinating Gallo Roman town filled with amazing history
Read my story in French » The Gallo- Roman town of Saintes which dates back over 2000 years is the capitol of the Santoigne Department in the Poitou-Charentes (now the Nouvelle Aquitane). This delightful town is easy to navigate on foot. I parked my car in one of the numerous car-parks and walked everywhere. My B&B ...
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Poitou-Charentes Region Is Now the Nouvelle-Aquataine But its Beauty Has Not Changed!
The former Poitou-Charentes Region of France lies on the western side of France, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. This is now the administrative region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine. In this predominantly rural region you will find remains of the Romans and Gauls who once inhabited this part of France. Having the mildest climate in ...
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Angers Abbeys
You will find five Angers abbeys/abbayes which date as early as the 6th century A.D. St Aubin and St Serge originate in this Merovingian period of the 6th and 7th centuries. The construction of Angers Abbey of St Nicolas and the Abbey of Our Lady of Charity. now Ronceray Abbey, took place during the 11th and 12th centuries. ...
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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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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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Anjou is the Historical Name for Maine et Loire
Anjou is the historical name for the Maine et Loire department of Pays-de-la-Loire Region of France. Today’s name comes from the two rivers, Maine and Loire, that are located in this department. There are three arrondissements in the department, each with a major city by the same name: Angers , Saumur, Cholet. The ...
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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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