This shady bower is covered in blue climbing flowers known as morning glory in English and belle de nuit (night glory) in French. The mansion on the left overlooks Château de Fougères. Someone obviously wanted to stay in full view of the castle! Cette tonnelle ombragée est couverte de fleurs bleues grimpantes qui s’appellent belle …
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The Sprouting Arch – L'ogive végétale
Isn’t this arch in the grounds of Fougères Castle weird? To Rosemary it looks like someone with their hair standing on end! Quelle étrange arche ogivale ! Située derrière le château de Fougères, pour Jean Michel, elle fait penser à une autruche en colère avec ses plumes hérissées. Et pour vous ?
Under the arches in Fougères – Sous les arches à Fougères
I’ve already posted photos of Château de Fougères which is on one of our cycling routes but we had never been inside. It is state-owned and has been very well renovated. The court of honour which you can see here was built in the second half ot the 15th cetnury. J’ai déjà présenté ici des photos …
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