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Tag Archives: Ligueil
The WW2 Demarcation Line ~ Ligueil, South Touraine
This map comes from the Resistance in the Touraine’s web site – further details here. Do view my previous blogs on the local Demarcation Line here and here. Double click on the map for a larger image.
La Ligne de démarcation ~ The Demarcation Line at Ligueil
There is a new web site that’s online dealing with the Second World War demarcation line and the liberation of Ligueil in the South Touraine, Loire Valley, France. It links to my previous posting on the sign that was errected … Continue reading
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Tagged Demarcation line, Ligueil, Loire Valley History, Touraine History, World War II
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Calling all gite and chambre d’hôte owners in the South Touraine
On Tuesday, 31st July, 2012, Le Dit Vin (Descarte’s favourite wine outlet!) is open to meet with all gite and chambre d’hôte owners who are interested in joining their ‘Fidelity Scheme’. Owners are invited to meet with staff anytime between … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century, Ligueil, Tourism, Vineyards
Tagged Ligueil, Loire Valley, Touraine
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Demarcation line marker in the Touraine
Hi all, it’s been a while since I’ve posted ~ just been too busy with life & work. Here are a couple of images of one of a series of markers that have been erected in the South Touraine to … Continue reading
Old advertising signs in the Touraine and an appeal for more!
One feature of life in the Touraine is the number of old advertising signage – metal, carved or painted on walls – seen in practically every village and certainly every town. They often refer to defunct products and companies. They … Continue reading
Touraine Map c1608 ~ yours to explore and download
Here’s a cute map, c1608, of the area of South Touraine between La Haye (Descartes) to Azay. The early C17th spelling of place names is of interest as are the lack of details of roads but the significance of rivers … Continue reading
Touraine country libraries ~ Ligueil a case in point
Last week, at a cost of just 5€, I joined my local library at Ligueil in the South Touraine. I did this ‘cos I love books, love libraries, love second-hand bookshops and because you never know what or who you’ll … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century, Libraries, Ligueil
Tagged French Libraries, Ligueil, Loire Valley, Loire Valley History, Touraine, Touraine History
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The story of May 8th ~ the celebration of the end of WWII in France
It was on May 8th, 1945 that Charles de Gaulle, the leader of the Free French Forces, announced the official end of World War II marking the end of the six-year war and of Nazi oppression in France. So, May … Continue reading
Ligueil ~ Hotel du Columbier ~ images of today and yesteryear in the Touraine
Sandra and I have had a number of fine, home-cooked meals in the restaurant of the Columbier Hotel, 4, place du Général Leclerc, Ligueil in the South Touraine. If you’ve not been there it’s well worth a visit, especially for … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Ligueil, Tourism
Tagged Ligueil, Loire Valley History, Touraine History
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18th Century map of Ligueil and Ciran, Touraine Region, France
Below are maps of the towns of Ligueil and Ciran and surrounding communities in the South Touraine, c1750-80. They come from the terrific, must visit, online collection of maps, images and documents at the French Ministry of Culture’s web site. … Continue reading
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Tagged Ciran, Ligueil, Loire Valley History, Touraine History, Touraine map
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