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Hi,
It’s a Norman tradition to grow flowers on the ridge of thatched roofs. Really pretty in the spring.
A perfect fit!
2 years agoBlack headed gull, much more common further north like this. Oddly named, because the color is closer to chocolate.
2 years agoDumb, dumb, dumb.
2 years agoGreat theme for a tour!
2 years agoI hear mid-September is a fine time to cycle in northern France :)
2 years agoActually, these decorations date back to the 16th century when they were added during renovations following a huge fire in 1514 that destroyed most of the Cathedral roofs. They stood for more than 300 years, but were damaged by another fire in 1822, and the allied bombings of Rouen during WWII. The roof ornaments are currently being replaced as part of the ongoing restoration subsequent to the storm damage in the 1999 when a turret crashed through the roof. And yes, they are delightful!
2 years agoDing! Ding! The correct answer is #1 - the stone in the Tour de Buerre was sourced from different quarries.
2 years agoHave a great time!
2 years agoOh, OK. I see we didn’t see everything interesting in northern France. I guess we’ll just have to go back.
2 years agoAinhoa! That’s the name of one of my favorite Basque villages. Interesting naming your daughter after a town, if that’s what happened here.
2 years agoDelightful. Presumably a more modern addition?
2 years agoI agree. I was surprised how much it hurt to hear it was burning. It also seemed like the whole world was mourning as well.
Susan, this tour sounds wonderful. I’ve been to the Reims cathedral at least and look forward to seeing how it looks some ** years later.
"Modern" religious architecture just doesn't hold a candle to Gothic, IMO.
2 years ago
We were in Forges-les-Eaux almost exactly 13 years ago to the day, on July 29, 2008. We were on our way to Rouen. Beautiful countryside.
2 years ago