Brittany

A collection of 11 posts

Bécherel

12. Land of the Lotus-Readers

On France's original "City of Books"—the enchanting town of Bécherel—and the spell cast by reading.

Ancient Sites

11. Visiting the Stone Age

On hunting megaliths and exploring Brittany's abundant ancient architecture.

Bayeux

9. Town and Tapestry

On Brittany's storied textile history—from the Bayeux Tapestry to Shakespeare's father.

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Second home

8. Pied-à-terre

On the life and times of the second home in town.

Breton culture

7. Spirals

On the shape shared by seashells, Celtic symbolism, and the winding cycles of life.

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Writing Life

6. The Return

On touching down again in the France House: a love story.

Second home

5. No Renovations

On the joys of not renovating a house in France.

Quality of Life

4. The Castle Anecdote

On naming and valuing a good quality of life.

Dinan Featured

3. Heart of Town

On discovering the pleasures of a walled medieval city.

Brittany Featured

2. Search

On finding a new part of the world to call home.

Second home Featured

1. Dream House

On dreaming with a destination in mind.