Tag: Architecture

Rouen: The City of Joan of Arc and the Half-Timbered Home

On By HeatherIn France1 Comment

I had never heard of the 2,000-year-old city of Rouen prior to our latest trip to France. I'm glad I stumbled upon this cobbled old town where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake so I could learn more about its history and significance to the Normandy region. It was a perfect day trip …

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Literary Travels: A Year in the World

On By HeatherIn Poland, Scotland, Thailand1 Comment

I am struggling to make my way through the last few chapters of A Year in the World by Frances Mayes that my friend loaned me several months ago. She thought the cover looked "cool" and bought it, but quickly handed it off to me, complaining that she was having to look up every other …

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