We have discovered some amazing places all within a two hours drive, or less, from our home that are all well worth their own blog post. I’ll share the highlights with you today, and fill in the details at a later date.
La Fosse Arthour is a beautiful park with sandstone ridges and a geological fault popular with rock climbers, hikers and others seeking some time in the woods. Rumor has it that King Arthur stayed in a cave here at some point.
Lonlay l’Abbaye is a beautiful little village with a stream meandering through the center, and an amazing cathedral.
Château de Lassay, located in the Mayenne department of Normandie, was first built in the 12th century. It was mostly demolished by French troops during the Hundred Years War and then re-built in just one year between 1458 – 1459. The castle has been a historic monument since 1862 and is open to the public between April and September.
Granville is a lovely seaside town located on the Bay of Mont Saint-Michel. After a delicious and filling lunch at one of their many seafood restaurants, head to Le Roc to see the remains of WWII bunkers and other structures.
Château de Carrouges is another impressive site to visit. Originally built as a stronghold during the Hundred Years War, this well preserved château became a historic monument in 1927.
Our dear friends, Tim and Lisa, are visiting from Portland, OR for a few weeks. It’s so great to have them here! Lisa took the two photos below on a walk near our home the other morning.
Neville is continuing to enjoy the country life.
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Je vous souhaitez de belles aventures,
Tricia
Travels Through My Lens 
Despite living in Normandy for two years, I have not visited any of the places listed here. Nor have I heard of them at all, with the exception of Granville. Goes to show that there’s so much to see in the region, and that it could take a lifetime to see it all! Thanks for sharing your adventures here. 🙂
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Agreed. There are many places to visit just in Normandie! What part did you live in? We’re near Domfront.
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I actually lived in Haute-Normandie, in the académie de Rouen. I lived in small towns, including Vernon, which is near Giverny (famous for Monet’s House). Gorgeous region of France!
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We haven’t explored that area yet; but hope to get there soon. We have been to Giverny and Monet’s Garden years ago; that a gorgeous place.
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More amazing pictures, which I am thoroughly enjoying! Glad you got some visitors from the States. Neville is looking fat and sassy! 🤣
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Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. Agreed; Neville is fat and Sassy. He also wanders into our neighbor’s homes when they leave their doors open!
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Absolutely beautiful selection of places, I am loving all of your exploring.
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Thank you! And thanks for stopping by.
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Another lovely corner of France. The food looks magnificent and love the legend about the cave and King Arthur. Would be curious to find out more.
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Our lunch was absolutely delicious. Thanks for stopping by; I appreciate your comments!
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Your new home is in one the most idyllic places I have ever been, and stunningly beautiful. From the medieval villages, chateaux, and stone churches, to the rolling farmland, which you photograph so beautifully. What a wonderful place to live life!
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Merci beaucoup Lisa! I’m so glad you and Tim are here with us.
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That chateaux looks like something out of a fairy tale! Such beautiful pictures!
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Thank you! I agree; the château does have a fairytale type quality. Thanks for your comment!
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I love a good climbing crag but one with an Arthurian legend would be so much fun! I really love your picture of the tall thin Chateau de Carrouge. It looks perfectly medieval. Maggie
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Thanks Maggie! I’m so glad you enjoyed the post. I just love the medieval villages and châteaux here.
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Well, who wouldn’t want to visit a cave where King Arthur stayed 😉. Wow, there’s just so many beautiful places where you can take a walk – it must be wonderful to visit the old châteaus.
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Exactly; there’s so much interesting history here. Each châteaux has an interesting story. We visited one today that was particularly interesting 🧐. Another subject for a future blog post.
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Outstanding post. Saving it for refeence. Cheers!
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I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comment.
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