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Rainy day to Chateaux de Ribagnac
A dry start to the day and breakfast was prepared by our host Josée preparing homemade bread, homemade brioche and homemade spreads. All very nice and a great way to start the day. We headed off to see some of the local sites, this area is noted for its chateaus, the most prominent being Chateau Chombard. It was initiated by King Francis 1 as his hunting lodge. I say initiated as it took the best part of 150 years to complete! One thing about these Europeans ...
Sunshine, peace & good food and drink
... a large container with cords protruding on the floor and left. Almost immediately there was an explosion and a cloud of black smoke filled the church. The Germans half-opened the doors and fired into the black smoke. They then piled up the pews and chairs into a huge bonfire and set fire to it. The church of Oradour was consumed by fire. Only one woman managed to escape.642 men, women and children, many burned alive, were murdered that day and 328 buildings ...
Prélude au grand départ
Quelle semaine! Après d'innombrables adieux nous quittons Montréal pour Chartres et un séjour d'une semaine dans la famille de Val. En préparation d'une éventuelle conduite en Asie, Karine est contrainte à suivre quelques heures de cours sur une moto trop grande pour elle. 5 heures de terreur effectuées avec brio ;) ...
A castle and a chateau
... into the hands of the French. The castle was quite magnificent, with spectacular views from the top of the surrounding countryside. Yet again there were many steep narrow stairs to contend with, but l managed alright.
In the afternoon we drove on to the Chateau des Milandes, which was the former residence of Josephine Baker. The chateau was built in 1489 and has had a number of owners and ...
Bonjour ma family and friends!
... gathered together for a 'head count' and were shot dead. The village was then completely torched. A new village was built after the war but the original remains as a permanent memorial to those killed - it was very sad and a reminder of how lucky we are. Right, we're setting off again today stopping in Limoges Centre ...