Hi If you wish to find blog entries on a particular topic (e.g. a town, person, industry, local French resistance) then just visit the ‘TOPICS’ drop down menu on the right-hand side of the page, scroll down and select the topic that interests you.
I also recommend that you explore the ‘LINKS’ section at the bottom right-hand side of this page to discover the wealth of writing on the Touraine area.
I want this site to be as interactive as possible with a view to developing a place of interest for the casual, interested reader but also as a resource for schools and colleges and a gateway to information for individual research. As well as appreciating comments and feedback on the contents I post, I encourage visitors to send me old images, maps or text on aspects of local history so I can post them on this site to share with others who have an interest in the Touraine.
Well that’s about it, do keep your comments coming, enjoy exploring this site and I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Warm regards,
Jim
Hi Jim,
A renovated ‘salt tax office’? That’s interesting. I’m writing some short stories that take place prior to the French Revolution, and I know that the gabelle was a contributing factor to the uprising. I’m having trouble finding specific towns where the gabelle was vastly different, and therefore, the region perfect for smuggling. I’ve read it could be 31 sous in one town and 591 in another. Alas, my characters are not rich and have to walk between them.
Any info you might know of would be greatly appreciated.
Merci!
debra
What a wonderful blog, Jim. Have you written anythig about the gabelle and salt production during the 18th Century?
HI Debra
Thanks for your kindly comments.
No, I’ve not written about salt and the hated tax on salt in France/the Touraine Region. I know there is a renovated ‘salt tax office’ in Loches but, apart from that I’ve no info. Do write and let me know your interest in this area.
Many thanks,
Jim