tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post1681963921888843925..comments2024-03-23T16:18:34.397+00:00Comments on Where Five Valleys Meet: Malestroit and Le Château Suscinio, BrittanyRosemaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48042904441333924732013-07-20T14:03:17.491+01:002013-07-20T14:03:17.491+01:00Thanks for taking the trouble to reply Perpetua - ...Thanks for taking the trouble to reply Perpetua - today I have been on the hunt for apricots, would you believe. At the moment they are rather expensive, probably a bit early, but will keep my eyes open. I am hoping that somewhere like Lidl might get some in. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-72089986804778788402013-07-20T10:22:32.414+01:002013-07-20T10:22:32.414+01:00I don't think it has any history, Rosemary, si...I don't think it has any history, Rosemary, since it's mostly very ordinary, barely-shaped field stone, with only the quoins and door and window reveals in local granite. However a friend of ours has a small house with the most enormous carved Normandy fireplace in the living room, quite obviously taken from elsewhere - probably the ruins of a local chateau of which nothing now remains.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-52532956883801307862013-07-19T22:49:43.891+01:002013-07-19T22:49:43.891+01:00Dear Perpetua - you are correct, wander around any...Dear Perpetua - you are correct, wander around any small town in Britain with a ruined castle or monastery and it is possible to see the remains of them used in the local dwellings and garden walls. I wonder if you know the history of the stone used in your own little Normandy cottage?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2041567427578396432013-07-19T20:51:33.025+01:002013-07-19T20:51:33.025+01:00As always superb photos, Rosemary and I'm very...As always superb photos, Rosemary and I'm very much enjoying these glimpses of our neighbouring region. Those are stunning fortifications and the use as a stone quarry is typical of revolutionary and post-revolutionary France, as it was of post-dissolution treatment of the British monasteries. Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-74765327042349041482013-07-19T08:41:22.588+01:002013-07-19T08:41:22.588+01:00Dear Jim - a very generous comment from you, but I...Dear Jim - a very generous comment from you, but I am no expert with photographs. The only tip I could give is that sometimes, if not mostly, it is good idea to cut your photos down when you see them on the computer. In that way you actually zoom in much more on what you intended to be the focus. The photos with the flowers in the foreground were in troughs on the bridge over the canal. Generally other people were lifting up their cameras and taking the river and buildings but by crouching slightly I got the flowers too, thus framing the photo and adding colour. Hope that this helps.<br />Are you still in the States. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-81811987169071774342013-07-19T06:03:12.146+01:002013-07-19T06:03:12.146+01:00Hello Rosemary, First let me apologize for getti...Hello Rosemary, First let me apologize for getting so behind in my comments. I have been thoroughly enjoying your series on Brittany, and perhaps have been studying your recent photos a bit more that usual, trying to learn something of your technique. <br /><br />The photos here of the old stone buildings with the bright flowers in the foreground are absolutely stunning. I am also a big fan of the photos showing mysterious passageways and other architectural features.<br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-53786553482031938542013-07-16T22:01:16.177+01:002013-07-16T22:01:16.177+01:00Château de Suscinio stands in a rather lovely spot...Château de Suscinio stands in a rather lovely spot right on the edge of the salt marshes and the sea. It would be a lovely place to visit with children as it would really stimulate their imagination.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-546626627407823782013-07-16T20:51:43.711+01:002013-07-16T20:51:43.711+01:00Dear Rosemary,
i always enyoy seeing your wonderfu...Dear Rosemary,<br />i always enyoy seeing your wonderful pictures and all those amazing places you visit! Suscinio château looks gorgeous!Thanks for sharing!<br />Have a lovely week!<br />Dimi...DIMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08261333259454936529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-58374412440892598502013-07-16T07:57:11.129+01:002013-07-16T07:57:11.129+01:00Dear Yoko - In the medieval period the grotesques...Dear Yoko - In the medieval period the grotesques were primarily there to convey the concept of evil - a stark message to the common people, most of whom were illiterate but had a powerful belief in God. They were also said to scare away evil spirits from the churches and houses. With some of the more amusing ones it is considered that the stone and wood carvers were simple expressing their own sense of humour and fun.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-92065717340823464932013-07-16T05:13:36.386+01:002013-07-16T05:13:36.386+01:00I always enjoy your posts and learn something new ...I always enjoy your posts and learn something new and interesting, rosemary. What impressed me most in this lovely post is various different carvings. They are amusing as you wrote, add more charms and fantasy, and made me wonder what are the purpose of these.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-17160268742632231372013-07-15T23:39:27.880+01:002013-07-15T23:39:27.880+01:00Dear Patricia - glad to learn that you have had a ...Dear Patricia - glad to learn that you have had a good trip to Brittany, and hopefully you will be showing us some photos from your holiday. I am sure that the weather this past week has been very hot in Brittany too - perfect for getting your holiday washing all dried and aired.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-67041179699354406262013-07-15T23:31:11.332+01:002013-07-15T23:31:11.332+01:00Dear Erika - I don't think you could go far wr...Dear Erika - I don't think you could go far wrong with much of Brittany - I still have two more posts to come - good job I wasn't there for longer. Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-37339932626523062002013-07-15T23:08:50.281+01:002013-07-15T23:08:50.281+01:00Lovely lovely post Rosemary and beautiful photos. ...Lovely lovely post Rosemary and beautiful photos. We've just arrived back from Brittany ourselves where we stayed at Plougourvest near Landivisiau with friends who live there. Wonderful place to visit.<br />Patricia xPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116574112768767203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-31882925118657871612013-07-15T22:56:32.357+01:002013-07-15T22:56:32.357+01:00Dear Rosemary,
Wow-- such a fascinating place! I ...Dear Rosemary, <br />Wow-- such a fascinating place! I think the next time we're in France, we'll HAVE to add Brittany to the itinerary... In fact, I think I could use your blog as a travel-planning tool, as this isn't the first time I've felt a strong inclination to go where you've gone!!! :) I especially loved the hare-piper....What fun!<br />Warm regards, <br />ErikaParvum Opushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464815622667738686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-75785665791323992572013-07-15T22:04:20.460+01:002013-07-15T22:04:20.460+01:00I had similar thoughts myself Susan - wouldn't...I had similar thoughts myself Susan - wouldn't it have been fun to have been a fly on the wall?Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-48293228330771931442013-07-15T20:10:44.366+01:002013-07-15T20:10:44.366+01:00It seems in this case neglect proved advantageous ...It seems in this case neglect proved advantageous in preserving the Suscinio château. It conveys so much information about the time, plus a hint to the character of the first owner. Pure imagination but I sense the duke met his beloved in the terrace, far from prying eyes.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-71467306220686408102013-07-15T17:07:53.890+01:002013-07-15T17:07:53.890+01:00♥♥Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-54875536094542443912013-07-15T15:24:14.022+01:002013-07-15T15:24:14.022+01:00I will. :)
From: Bea CupcakeI will. :)<br />From: Bea CupcakeBea Cupcakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042986761923614026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-57444070367184417662013-07-15T14:34:14.459+01:002013-07-15T14:34:14.459+01:00Dear Gina - you are always so very very generous w...Dear Gina - you are always so very very generous with your kind comments - thank you. Standing on the pretty bridge and looking towards the town so late in the evening was beautiful. As you mentioned, the harmonious skyline - its shapes and colours, stems from the towns ancient history.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-2851215661348751322013-07-15T14:06:18.207+01:002013-07-15T14:06:18.207+01:00Dear Rosemary, Your photographs are always so dive...Dear Rosemary, Your photographs are always so diverse and most interesting. Exactly what an armchair traveler needs to get motivated to experience for themselves. I love the photograph of the village scene in the roundel. The colors are so harmonious, something only age can produce. Have a wonderful week. ox, Gina Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03429484235583035595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-14942371447477220522013-07-14T20:43:58.618+01:002013-07-14T20:43:58.618+01:00Dear Wendy I am sure that you must have shown your...Dear Wendy I am sure that you must have shown your carvings on your blog - I shall have to have a little exploration on it to find them. The archaeologists were lovely friendly young people and were excavating what had been the kitchens.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-39434091543670215572013-07-14T20:15:27.886+01:002013-07-14T20:15:27.886+01:00I adore carvings, grotesques and gargoyles, so I l...I adore carvings, grotesques and gargoyles, so I loved seeing these. I always wonder, too, if the carvers were having fun depicting local people. We've collected and had special carvings done here, and there's always room for more! The chateau is impressive, too. I wonder what the archaeologists will find?Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792703802542843791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-21986284326917427972013-07-14T20:01:10.589+01:002013-07-14T20:01:10.589+01:00I do recall Kate, that you are rather partial to g...I do recall Kate, that you are rather partial to grotesques!!!Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-32586098395455708212013-07-14T19:59:55.277+01:002013-07-14T19:59:55.277+01:00I am sure that you would enjoy that area Madelief ...I am sure that you would enjoy that area Madelief - France is such a big big country, and even Brittany itself is very large.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7046286238110595318.post-26157783519909854252013-07-14T19:57:58.179+01:002013-07-14T19:57:58.179+01:00Funnily enough we also share our anniversary with ...Funnily enough we also share our anniversary with Sarah at Down at the Sea.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.com