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Category: Bourgogne-Franche-Comte

Sens & Villenueve-sur-Yonne, A Day Out Exploring in Bourgogne
Just after confinement lifted in France back in May of 2020, my husband and I began looking for things to
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Noyers, A Medieval French Village Where History Lies in Every Stone
Noyers, also called Noyers-sur-Serein, is a charmingly small medieval village located in the Burgundian countryside. Classified as one of The
photograph of modern construction of a medieval castle in france
photograph of modern construction of a medieval castle in france
Guédelon, A Rare Glimpse into the Building of a Medieval Château
I already know what you’re thinking, what the hell is Guédelon?! I had no idea what it was or that
Clairvaux prison with retaining bars and door
Clairvaux prison with retaining bars and door
The Shockingly Dark History of the Abbey of Clairvaux
Last night as I watched The Green Mile with my husband, I was reminded of a particularly moving visit we

Sens & Villenueve-sur-Yonne, A Day Out Exploring in Bourgogne

Posted on March 6, 2023February 27, 2023 by Rose Joly

Just after confinement lifted in France back in May of 2020, my husband and I began looking for things to do in the region(s) close to Troyes. Being the nerd that I am, and never having had the opportunity to visit, I suggested we go to Sens because I wanted to see the cathedral. After…

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Noyers, A Medieval French Village Where History Lies in Every Stone

Posted on June 13, 2021July 28, 2023 by Rose Joly

Noyers, also called Noyers-sur-Serein, is a charmingly small medieval village located in the Burgundian countryside. Classified as one of The Most Beautiful Villages of France, Noyers is sure to transport you back in time! Ideal for a day walking about or a visit to the local artisans, Noyers is the perfect day trip! History of…

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Guédelon, A Rare Glimpse into the Building of a Medieval Château

Posted on November 19, 2020May 22, 2021 by Rose Joly

I already know what you’re thinking, what the hell is Guédelon?! I had no idea what it was or that it even existed until recently! I found it while looking for some fun post-confinement activities to do in the region of Bourgogne (Burgundy). What is Guédelon? Prepare to be greeted by the “clink clink” of…

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Clairvaux prison with retaining bars and door

The Shockingly Dark History of the Abbey of Clairvaux

Posted on October 18, 2020August 23, 2021 by Rose Joly

Last night as I watched The Green Mile with my husband, I was reminded of a particularly moving visit we had taken to the Abbey of Clairvaux in July. What could a 12th century abbey and The Green Mile have in common? You’re about to find out. Expectation VS Reality To be honest, I had…

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I’m an American married to a Frenchman living in the countryside of France. I’m here to fill you in on life here, from administrative paperwork to weird customs to underrated places to visit.

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