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Gîtes

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Patricia Gilbert

France has a wonderful option for unique vacations known as gîtes, (zjeet) or vacation homes. You’ll have an out-of-the ordinary vacation in an unusual location: some offer lessons in gastronomy; some are perched on cliffs; or on top of a … Continue reading →

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Gîtes

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Patricia Gilbert

In 1519, François I started to build the Château de Chambord – a 400 room hunting “lodge” in the Loire valley. Obviously, with 400 rooms, he intended to have lots of guests. Being a hospitable kind of guy, I think … Continue reading →

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