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The Château de Chenonceau - War secrets

The Château de Chenonceau - War secrets

In my most recent blog post, I primarily talked about the origins of the beautiful Château de Chenonceau. I talked about the famous women who transformed it and the architectural prowess it displays. But aside from its refined looks, the château also occupied a significant role in both of the

The Château de Chenonceau, an artistic and technical prowess of the 16th century

The Château de Chenonceau, an artistic and technical prowess of the 16th century

The Marques The story of Chenonceau begins with the Marques family. This family owned a small medieval castle/ château fort dating back to the 13th century. It bore no resemblance whatsoever to the majestic château that many still visit to this day. In fact, it was simply a medieval castle/

Martin Guerre; eight years of fraud

Martin Guerre; eight years of fraud

This story certainly is one of the most amazing and mind-blowing—one of my favorites historical facts for sure! Indeed, it might be one of the most spectacular identity theft ever (of the 16th century, at least, but still!). Many books and articles have talked about the story, and

The man in the iron mask; a mystery that is yet to be uncovered

The man in the iron mask; a mystery that is yet to be uncovered

The mystery of the Man in the Iron Mask is one of the greatest mysteries in French history. From movies to books, the references to this marking character are countless. Yet, very few know the real story of the man who represents the harsh consequence of a king’s greed;

Announcement!

Hello everyone! As you can see, I sort of gave the blog a rebrand. The thing is, I have actually switched from substack to here. I just came to the conclusion that Ghost was a better platform than the first, at least in my opinion—and I also thought, why

Discover Jarnac, the town of François Mitterrand and Cognac

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Discover Jarnac, the town of François Mitterrand and Cognac

Hello everyone ! Today we're heading to a charming little town : Jarnac. I loved walking along the river; it was a beautiful moment thanks to the beautiful sunshine ! A bit of history : One of Jarnac's attractions lies in its privileged location on the banks of the Charente.

A short trip along the seaside !

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A short trip along the seaside !

Today I'm showing you a beautiful spot by the sea in a magnificent region ! I love the limestone cliff overlooking the sea, it's magnificent !

I'm exploring a 340-year-old citadel !

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I'm exploring a 340-year-old citadel !

Hello to all my dear subscribers, I hope you are well. Last weekend, I was able to stroll around the Citadel of Blaye, a magnificent defensive structure built in 1685. The Blaye Citadel is a 25-hectare military complex built between 1685 and 1689 by the military engineer François Ferry,

I discover a pretty village in Charente : Nersac.

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I discover a pretty village in Charente : Nersac.

Hello to all my dear readers. Today I take you to a small village where you feel like you are in the Middle Ages! A bit like a movie set, it is really very pretty. Nersac is a commune in the South-West of France, located in the Charente department

I went to the beach in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne despite the cold

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I went to the beach in Saint-Georges-de-Didonne despite the cold

It was good to see the sun so I wanted to go to the beach, but, to be honest I was quite cold because there was a lot of cool wind. But no problem, I was able to take some photos and I share here with you my loyal readers.

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Martell cognac

Hello everyone, I hope you are well ! Today I'm taking you for a little tour near a famous brand of cognac in Cognac: Martell. The beautiful days are starting to arrive, it smells like spring, I can't wait to be there to help you discover even

Immersion in the Christmas market

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Immersion in the Christmas market

Christmas is coming soon 🎄! A few days ago I went to a beautiful Christmas market. I'll share all the great photos with you here. You'll see the decorations are beautiful and you're quickly immersed in the Christmas atmosphere. I love this time of year,

Walk in the woods

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Walk in the woods

Walk in Robillard Park

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Walk in Robillard Park

Walk on the Gironde estuary

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Walk on the Gironde estuary

The Quays of Cognac

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The Quays of Cognac

The Castle of Beauval

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The Castle of Beauval

On the banks of the Charente

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On the banks of the Charente

Seen on the Eiffel Bridge

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Seen on the Eiffel Bridge

Visit to the Citadel of Bourg-sur-Gironde

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Visit to the Citadel of Bourg-sur-Gironde

Visit around the castle of Saint-Aulaye

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Visit around the castle of Saint-Aulaye

Lake La grande prairie

Lake La grande prairie

With its 70 hectares, the La Grande Prairie lake site offers a magnificent major recreational space in the Angoulème region! Everything is there to relax with the family: swimming, fishing, play and picnic areas, walking areas, carousel. In addition, access is open all year round, in fact I went there

Soak up some sun at the port of Bourg-sur-Gironde

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Soak up some sun at the port of Bourg-sur-Gironde

Walk in the park in Cognac

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Walk in the park in Cognac

Nice little port in France

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Nice little port in France