Amien's cathedral, chateaux in Campiegne, and the castle in Pierrefond. It all stirs one's imagination of those times of long ago. Was it magical? Was it grand? Or were their homes drafty and dark and unwelcoming? The imagination always gives it a glow, so it was fun to explore these areas in France. And all these great places are only about 2 and 1/2 hours from our house! Of course one of the highlights was getting a real french chewy baguette sandwich!
We also visited where the armistice was signed after WWI in the forests of Compiegne. There the French commander Foch had the Germans sign the peace treaty stating they would repair all the damage they caused. But then in 1940, Hitler takes the French back to the EXACT same place, just to humiliate them, and have them surrender as WWII commenced.
Our favorite was Pierrefond. Napoleon III had a castle commissioned to embody all that a medieval castle should have: moats, towers, gargoles, etc. It was incredible.
So our next guests will have this area added to their 'day trip' excursions.
Steve made it home. Only after Natalie had to purchase a fully refundable round-trip ticket to BRU and back to Austin. Why? Because Steve had to have proof that he was living in Belgium, otherwise he HAD to have a RT ticket. So Natalie charged a $2,900 ticket! Luckily we got it all straightened out once Steve landed in Brussels. Never a dull moment. Thanks Natalie for a gallant rescue!
3 comments:
Oh WOW! I can't believe those pictures. And you had never been there before? Amazing. I need to go see those cool places. Beautiful.
Very cool! It looks a lot like Notre Dame. Oh and I would give anything to have one of those baguette sandwiches right now. Even though it's only 9 am.
Can I come visit?
Can I come live there?
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