Dec 282015
Dec 282015
Forgotten French Castle
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Dec 282015
Located in the midst of a large wood stands the Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers a former stronghold of the illustrious Bauçay family, lords of Loudun.
The stronghold dates to the thirteenth century and was originally called Motte Bauçay (or Baussay). The Motte Baussay was taken twice by the English in the middle ages and devastated during the French Revolution.
It was bought in 1809 by François Hennecart, a wealthy businessman who undertook to restore its former glory. But it passed in 1857 to Baron Joseph Lejeune.
In 1932, a major fire destroyed most of the buildings in the castle. It has been abandoned ever since.
She’s a sleeping beauty situated in the midst of a large wood, surrounded by a medieval moat in the town of Les Trois-Moutiers in the Poitou-Charentes region of France. There’s something distinctly magical about it, not its size or grandeur, because there are bigger and bolder chateau designs out there, but this place has that ability to inspire a thousand stories, to feed the imagination and ignite the flames of an inexplicable nostalgia…
These days it seems like castles only exist in storybooks and Disney movies. What happened to the foreboding dwellings of our wealthiest ancestors? The truth of the matter is, while there are still many castles in Europe and a few in the United States, many have fallen into disrepair and ruin over time. However, in the Poitou-Charentes region of France, a group of preservationists are trying to save a 13th century castle that is slowly being reclaimed by nature. The story behind the abandoned property is just as fascinating as what’s left standing today.
Dec 282015
18 Things You Shouldn’t Do Abroad
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Dec 282015
Reasons not to do it:
Chile – Manners matter here.
China – They are believed to bring bad luck when given as presents.
France – In fact, asking about money is impolite in many countries but French sometimes treat this especially critically.
Germany – People believe that the person may not live to the birthday if congratulated with it beforehand.
Hungary – Though it’s an old habit, some people still prefer to avoid clinking glasses especially when drinking beer.
India – Kissing or holding hand are also forbidden being considered as something highly inappropriate to do in public.
Ireland – Locals don’t think they have any accent at all. There are only accents of other parts of Ireland that they recognize as such.
Italy – Of course, you can order it in the restaurant but in such case be ready for the surprised look of the waiter. Italians drink cappuccino for breakfast, that’s the reason.
Japan – Japanese are proud to provide the best service as standard without waiting for the tips.
Kenya – Only do it after someone has called you by the name first.
Mexico – Locals love to make jokes and they are generally fun and innocent, so treat it that way.
New Zealand – Honking in New Zealand is often used when intended to insult another driver pointing out that you strongly disagree with his or her actions.
Norway – Many people don’t go to church at all and such question would be rude to ask.
Singapore – Also don’t feed birds, and don’t throw garbage and don’t spit on the street.
Turkey – This is an obscene gesture in Turkey.
UK – Such behavior is usually condemned.
Ukraine – People in Ukraine as well as in most Slavic countries bring even number of flowers to the cemeteries.
USA – Tipping is obligatory and there are even rates of how much to tip for any service you use.