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 Sculptures and Fountains
Angers sculpture and fountains abound and it is really no surprise as Pierre Jean David d’Angers is the favored son of sculpture in Angers France . Visitors will find many beautiful statues particularly in the form of fountains. With Place Lafayette just minutes walk from my house, I got to see one of my favorite ...
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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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Maine et Loire
Anjou or Maine et Loire...regardless of what name you call this Department it’s hard to know where to begin since there are so many things I love in this department with two names. 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 ...
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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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Rochemenier a Fascinating History of French Cave Dwellings
Read my story in French » Rochemenier Troglodyte type dwellings, houses carved in rock, are not rare in France. In fact, our first encounter with them was in the Vouvray when we took a tour through one of the wineries. Situated in natural cliffs, this network of caves served as the perfect place to store wine. It was not ...
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