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When we lived in France I was a youngster.... (Reply to this comment)
by NFP
...and being a youngster of the male persuasion I was far more interested in the dank, dungeon, military type of castle than the frilly, decorative, artistic type. Chinon, for example, was a lot more interesting to me than, say, Azay-Le-Rideau or Chenonceaux, as lovely as the latter two are.
Loches was right up there with Chinon (and with Carcassonne in the deep south) and you nailed it perfectly. This was the dark side of the period, and a fascinating one at that.
Excellent pick and post, Robin, as usual.
nick
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Jul 26 '01
7:51 am PDT
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3 years in an iron cage... (Reply to this comment)
by whalewatcher
...I would have never made it! Those were barbarous times and it's hard for us 'softies' today to come to grips with it. A most interesting review. Thanks!
Claudia
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Jul 25 '01
5:56 am PDT
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Thrilling Enough For Even A Horror Buff (Reply to this comment)
by LEDOMAINE
Sounds like the plot for a horror movie! Interesting historical pointers and facts, too. But, personally, I stay above ground--in clear view of lots of sunshine--if I visit. No torture chambers or dungeons for this chic, thankyouverymuch! I only like that stuff in books or on the screen, not up close and personal :)
Another "stimulating" and fantastic review, Robin. Makes me shiver to think of it. Just think how often art imitates real life.
Rouchelle
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Jul 24 '01
11:55 am PDT
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Elephant Stamp (Reply to this comment)
by armchair
It is a real pleasure to read your wonderful reviews on France.
Armchair
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Jul 24 '01
5:21 am PDT
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How fascinating! (Reply to this comment)
by webguy
I've never visited a dungeon, but your review help me imagine the experience. What a different scene to the gardens of Monet!
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Jul 23 '01
10:15 pm PDT
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Great Review! (Reply to this comment)
by 2buzy
Here I thought I had ran out of new places in Paris and you found me a great one! I am taking my daughter to Europe next year and we will hit this castle. Thanks!
Kristy
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Jul 23 '01
8:01 pm PDT
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always interesting... (Reply to this comment)
by kent4489
Robin,
You always come up with something different and interesting to write about. This was another excellent review.
Jayne
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Jul 23 '01
5:15 pm PDT
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this sounds like (Reply to this comment)
by ifif1938
the kind of castle described in the book Timeline...I remember seeing one of those hanging body things in a dungeon in England... I guess they knew how to torture an all countries....aren't you glad you live in civilized times??? LOL
enjoyed reading this.
:)
Barbara
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Jul 23 '01
5:04 pm PDT
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