Sunday, June 17, 2012

Castles, castles, everywhere

Someone's personal chateau, near Roque Gageac
After cheese, castles are probably one of my favourite things about the south of France (this could be my inner princess talking!). They are everywhere, and, most astonishingly, many are privately owned and vistors are allowed into certain areas of their chateau. Though not Tom's ideal way of spending an afternoon, he's been kind enough to indulge me several castle tours (oo toruture chambers! Throne rooms! Suits of armour!), and I'm sure they won't be the last!
Chateau des Milandes, the former residence of Josephine Baker, one of the first black cabaret dancers/singer/film stars in Paris in the 1930's, a champion of civil rights alongside MLK jr. AND a spy for France during WWII. Pretty amazing woman.
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  1. UnknownJune 17, 2012 at 4:45 PM

    What a great site you have made!
    Sorry to hear about the missed connection but you don't look unhappy at this point.

    Looking forward to your next write-up.

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  2. UnknownJune 17, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Love love love your title...thanks Tom, I guess.
    Wow, love to be with you exploring the castles, take it all in, the only castle here is inMorin Heights!-thanks for the beautiful pictures,anxious to see more...and to hear about your adventure at the airport.
    Love the momma

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