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| fields of red poppies, glorious!!!! |
16/05/2011
Had a great day celebrating my 40th. We went out for lunch with Pierre and Mona, the grandparents of Lara who owns the house we are staying in. They are extremely kind, friendly and helpful, and what's more they speak English!!!!
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| Pierre and Mona on my 40th |
After a feast of food and wine they showed us around several chateaus which are abundant in the area,they are all unique and amazing!!!
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| cruising the French countryside in STYLE |
17/05/2011
Visited a small village called Richelieu. In 1625 Cardinal Richelieu built himself a great mansion and a walled town with a moat. He was the most powerful person in France next to the king Louis III. The mansion was destroyed in the French Revolution but the gardens remain.
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| The centre square Richelieu |
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| GORGEOUS |
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| Where they have hold the weekend market, Richelieu |
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| gardens Richelieu |
What a FABULOUS way to spend your birthday!
ReplyDeleteFrance is so beautiful, I'm envious!
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