tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post2249947509194147959..comments2024-03-18T23:09:12.036-07:00Comments on Normandy Life: Mosaic Monday # 3. Chateau de Bridoire.Maggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16778709902157945708noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-32323466429958557872016-08-24T07:44:04.777-07:002016-08-24T07:44:04.777-07:00I don't think I'd have the energy to see e...I don't think I'd have the energy to see every chateau -- but I love the ones you visited, especially the kitchens! Oh, those copper pots!Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-12824968043595723872016-08-21T16:35:05.230-07:002016-08-21T16:35:05.230-07:00Wow, Maggie! Incredible photos! You're so go...Wow, Maggie! Incredible photos! You're so good about giving details. Pom Pomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01524994024698986829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-21145865714265004362016-08-19T04:49:13.023-07:002016-08-19T04:49:13.023-07:00I love this story! I don't know as much about ...I love this story! I don't know as much about French history, more about English history as the two histories are intertwined. What a shane that the grand castle fell into such neglect and disrepair. It must be quite a undertaking to not only repair and restore it, but to find the authentic furnishings. I enjoyed seeing the castle.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-24590038233050392202016-08-18T18:29:49.046-07:002016-08-18T18:29:49.046-07:00Oh to live in a chateau - as long as there is heat...Oh to live in a chateau - as long as there is heat for the winter! We visited a couple last year in Bordeaux, and then one near my brother's in the Languedoc. I even saw one there for sale and was tempted, haha!<br /> <br />Mary -Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-69040354868122552302016-08-18T16:53:15.371-07:002016-08-18T16:53:15.371-07:00That chateau is the definition of whimsical!That chateau is the definition of whimsical!Laura Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787427712082496454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-65102533003468477152016-08-17T08:43:37.920-07:002016-08-17T08:43:37.920-07:00Hi Maggie, Hope that you are both well and not too...Hi Maggie, Hope that you are both well and not too warm in the North :-)<br /><br />Here in the SW, it has been warm but should start cooling down from tomorrow. Love this post, so much so, I have shared it on our Maison No.20 Facebook page.<br />amicalement, LeeannFabulously Frenchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07188064656616598471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-19192298823791061752016-08-17T05:10:56.797-07:002016-08-17T05:10:56.797-07:00That is a beautiful castle and so sad it got ruine...That is a beautiful castle and so sad it got ruined. It is great that the present owners are restauring it - historical buildings must be kept to the generations to come.riitta khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846480905422316167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-9069596651115511752016-08-16T15:02:21.425-07:002016-08-16T15:02:21.425-07:00I love reading about old buildings and their histo...I love reading about old buildings and their history - what an amazing place this chateau is. The restoration of the fireplace is amazing. Such an interesting post!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-42152947006159620582016-08-16T15:02:10.748-07:002016-08-16T15:02:10.748-07:00I love reading about old buildings and their histo...I love reading about old buildings and their history - what an amazing place this chateau is. The restoration of the fireplace is amazing. Such an interesting post!Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-13569384455732295522016-08-16T11:31:49.503-07:002016-08-16T11:31:49.503-07:00What amazing chapters of history within these wall...What amazing chapters of history within these walls! I'm so glad it is being restored and is open to the public. Thank you for sharing the tour .... and for hosting MM!Sallie (FullTime-Life)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14270588850092355358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-35197613709139848782016-08-16T10:30:57.543-07:002016-08-16T10:30:57.543-07:00Fascinating history,it's all so interesting.
Y...Fascinating history,it's all so interesting.<br />Your photos are beautiful - thank you!Forest Dream Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392409469020504212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-79686337424273456202016-08-16T05:43:03.010-07:002016-08-16T05:43:03.010-07:00I always enjoy your journeys. That such places hav...I always enjoy your journeys. That such places have lasted and been preserved fascinates me. Thanks for taking us along.annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01668006270534204954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-49568978944089257312016-08-15T21:45:07.035-07:002016-08-15T21:45:07.035-07:00I feel like you've taken me along with you! S...I feel like you've taken me along with you! Such an interesting castle and history. So, so happy it's been restored. Thank you for the visit! ;-D<br /><br />Jane Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-58633179076084897982016-08-15T16:59:58.373-07:002016-08-15T16:59:58.373-07:00Hi Maggie...WOW, what a spectacular castle! Thank ...Hi Maggie...WOW, what a spectacular castle! Thank you so much for the great tour and history lesson too! Stunning mosaics and photo! Thanks for hosting and have a wonderful week!Debby Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02499542865677173703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-29253412017322333292016-08-15T16:41:14.000-07:002016-08-15T16:41:14.000-07:00The history of this castle is fascinating! Thanks ...The history of this castle is fascinating! Thanks for sharing your visit with us. Lady of the Manorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767809140953208253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-4585523058935256082016-08-15T14:29:22.755-07:002016-08-15T14:29:22.755-07:00I love seeing what you are sharing about the Chate...I love seeing what you are sharing about the Chateau de Bridoire. Thank you for Mosaic Monday.<br />JoyJoy@aVintageGreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16788328980114729976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-29950852352915163532016-08-15T14:28:25.227-07:002016-08-15T14:28:25.227-07:00To have so much history (and chateaux) behind one&...To have so much history (and chateaux) behind one's country is simply fascinating. Good heavens, we in Canada will celebrate a whole 150 years in 2017!<br />Thanks for hosting MM Maggie.Judith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-32369112646961992832016-08-15T13:34:39.152-07:002016-08-15T13:34:39.152-07:001001 chateaux ... that is a lot!
I enjoyed my vis...1001 chateaux ... that is a lot!<br /><br />I enjoyed my visit and your lovely photo's, thank you<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-13268596467858716622016-08-15T07:20:29.174-07:002016-08-15T07:20:29.174-07:00What a lovely castle - with such a history - and ...What a lovely castle - with such a history - and a happy ending - being restored. I love the photos and history - a wonderful bit of travel for those of us who can't see it in person - thanks so much.JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12621061028973446378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-59114103241141421612016-08-15T07:18:11.010-07:002016-08-15T07:18:11.010-07:00I think everyone should be able to visit a castle ...I think everyone should be able to visit a castle at least once in their lifetime...Thanks for sharingbj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-82850121250752847122016-08-15T07:13:02.818-07:002016-08-15T07:13:02.818-07:00Don't we just love them? They are fascinating ...Don't we just love them? They are fascinating to us, but I understand them to be very uncomfortable in their day. Much better than the lives around them.Linda Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237332954767037400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-30020729615362075602016-08-15T05:52:21.340-07:002016-08-15T05:52:21.340-07:00It's so wonderful to get to visit castles! I s...It's so wonderful to get to visit castles! I should put that on my 'dream list'! And it's always nice to learn the history of these old buildings. Thanks for sharing and Happy Monday! Hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-62610562011820665642016-08-15T05:50:34.345-07:002016-08-15T05:50:34.345-07:00Maggie, How beautiful! My only knowledge of the Pe...Maggie, How beautiful! My only knowledge of the Perigord region of the Dordogne is from the Martin Walker "Bruno" mysteries. You've made it come to life. You've given us a stunning look at the Chateau de Bridoire. I'll be waiting for your next post on the Chateaus of the area --- you only have 998 more to go! Thanks for hosting! Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-23153879667533651762016-08-15T05:19:20.076-07:002016-08-15T05:19:20.076-07:00Dearest Maggie; Oh, I truly enjoyed the tour to th...Dearest Maggie; Oh, I truly enjoyed the tour to the chateau you kindly shared with us♪ Yes, European atmosphere always fascinate me. When I was young, one popular song's title "Blue chateau", I had no idea what the chateau was then p:-)<br /><br />Wishing you a wonderful new week and Thank you very much for hosting.<br />Sending Lots of Love and Hugs from Japan to my Dear friend, xoxo Miyako*orchid0324https://www.blogger.com/profile/01230850040531307075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273529961191788075.post-56838072532091227672016-08-15T04:31:08.404-07:002016-08-15T04:31:08.404-07:00So much history to see in the old chateau. The pr...So much history to see in the old chateau. The present owners have such a huge undertaking in restoring it. Have a good week.Linda aka Crafty Gardenerhttp://www.craftygardener.canoreply@blogger.com