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Daily life
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Horsing Around on Opening Day at the Cabourg Hippodrome in Normandy, France
The village of Cabourg offered free tickets for opening day of the season so why not ..Allons-y( let’s go)! https://www.hippodrome-cabourg.com/ Normandy is more than amazing scenery great food and world war II landing beaches …it’s Horse country! Due to the perfect climate, Normandy arguably has the perfect grassland of very good quality for the breeding of horses. According to the website https://www.normandie-cabourg-paysdauge-tourisme.fr/en/destinations/terre-de-cheval/ people in this area say “Do not be surprised because our region is the first in France in number of horse farms … the Pays d’Auge is its cradle! There are more horses than inhabitants, a stud farm is located every 4 kms !” The Prix de Cabourg…
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Hitting the Sweet Spot at Caramels de Isigny
Welcome to the artisanal caramels of Isigny Sur Mer where the first stage involves producing the paste by masterfully combining the ingredients in the copper pots then cooking to 120C/ 248F. The final stage involves collecting the liquid caramel and spreading it out on a cold table in order to work it. The caramel is cut and then constantly turned over, before finally going through the rolling machine for shaping then wrappingIt seems like a simple process but if patience and articulate skill is not used well … it would not be artisanal. You can try some samples as you see the process take shape on your visit to the…
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La Mais on Bleue (Blue House) of Euclideas Da Costa, Dives Sur Mer, France
On an obscure side street in the small village of Dives Sur Mer, Normandy, France is an inspired oddity. A reminent of an era long since gone, a passionate reminder of one’s home land carved into the small space of new surroundings. Euclides da Costa Ferreira made his home away from home in Dives Sur Mer during World War II. Da Costa , a mason by trade, made his way to France from his home land in Portugal looking for work. Born in 1902 in Porto, Portugal, he traveled to France at the age of 22. He was 57 years old when he was diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and now…
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The Rotheneuf Statues, Carved Rocks (les Rochers Sculptés) of St Malo France
There are many wonderful things to do in St Malo, France. San Malo is famous because it is the Birthplace of legendary sailors and privateers from the middle ages such as Jacques Cartier, the man who discovered Canada ,it boasts Beautiful beaches , rich history and rocky coastline, dotted with sailing and fishing boats but nothing as unique and amazing as what one can find in the village of Rotheneuf. The village of Rotheneuf is located just 5 km on the outskirts of Saint Malo in Brittany France not far from village of Concale also just north west from well known Le Mont St Michel. This former fishing village gets its name from a family of privateers, smugglers and nobles ,…
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Mango Clafoutis
Easy to make and a not too sweet delicious fruity dessert made with a custard base. Very similar to pancake batter it has a smooth but firm flan like texture, with the fruits decoratively sitting along the top. After baking flip over dust with powdered sugar and enjoy ! Ingredients Instructions Notes