Château de la Vicomté in Les Grouets, known in the 15th century, has survived to the present day without the slightest claim to fame, according to La Nouvelle République. That may be so, but I think it gives a certain distinction to the street where we live, Rue Basse des Grouets, and I love to see …
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The bell tower – Le clocher
I don’t know why this house in Rue Basse de Grouets has its own bell tower. It also has a very strange roof on the right cut out of the main roof which is made of slate. Je ne sais pas pourquoi cette maison dans la rue Basse des Grouets possède son propre clocher. Elle a un …
Well in Les Grouets – Puits aux Grouets
This recently restored well with its slate roof is at the top of Les Grouets. Ce petit puits récemment restauré avec son toit d’ardoise se trouve en hauts du quartier des Grouets.
The Yellow Gate – Le Portail jaune
Photo taken in Les Grouets – note the yellow name tag on the letter box Photo prise dans le quartier des Grouets – remarquez l’étiquette jaune sur la boîte aux lettres
Hollyhocks in Les Grouets – Roses trémières aux Grouets
I love the long rows of hollyhocks that line country roads in the summer. Although they are sturdy, they need to be attached as they get taller or they will be flattened during heavy rain. This photo is taken in the neighbourhood known as Les Grouets. J’adore les longues rangées de roses trémières qui bordent …
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