The railway station that they have been renovating and updating over the previous months in Chateaubriant, has finally been completed, well almost as they have a few finishing off bits to do, but the ticket office is now open, instead of using the Porta-Cabins that have been in operation whilst the work was being done. […]
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Just got back from a really good night out in the centre of Chateaubriant (44), where I went to join in the Halloween Activities and where my daughter was dancing in the Flash Mob as her dance group, Extravadanse was taking part in the Flash Mob. We got there around 5pm, and the town was […]
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On Sunday, in Chateaubriant, was the the 73rd Anniversary of the Fusillades de la Sabilere, which is in memory of the tragedy that happened on the 27th October 1941 when 27 men, including Guy Moquet the youngest at just 17 years old were taken from the Camp Chisel in Chateaubriant on the back of trucks […]
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Had a lovely day today having a walk around the lake at Pouance (49) with my family and Grand child as the temperatures today were a very nice 25 degrees today. It is a lovely walk, not too long but long enough to relax and enjoy it. The horses were out in the fields and […]
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We were at the market in Martigné-Ferchaud (35) earlier today and although it is only a small market, consisting of the usual fruit and Veg, Fishmonger, Butcher, Cheese van and the usual Galette/Crepe Van, it has a very good feel to it, better than some of the larger markets, with a loyal following of locals […]
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Strange things are going at the moment with the weather, after a very mild September, the good weather has so far continued into October with today reaching 26 degress Centigrade this afternoon. Not sure how long this good weather will continue, they keep saying that it is due to change, but hopefully not for a […]
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Went to the ‘Tout Art Fer’ in Segre (49) today, if you remember I mentioned it in another post about a week ago as I went last year and enjoyed it, so thought we would go again this year. Arriving just after Lunchtime, it was a wonderful hot day, with a lot of people in […]
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Last night in Châteaubriant (44) was the Fête de la Musique, which is held every year, with most villages, towns and cities having events over this weekend. At the Châteaubriant event, they set up numerous stages throughout the centre of the town and then starting from around 6-7pm various performers take to the stage for an hour […]
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I was at the market in Laval earlier today, a large and busy market so thought I would take some photos of our stall and other stalls so you can hopefully get a feel for it.
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Went to Vitré (35) today as it has been a while since I last visited the town, and I fancied a breath of fresh air after all the Christmas and new Year festivities. Vitré which is only about an hours drive from where I live has some beautiful architecture, including the château des Barons de Vitré. I have […]
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