The city of Brest lies in the outermost west of Brittany. It has been an important naval base, the base of the French Atlantic fleet and also an important trading port for centuries. Besides a number of industry companies there are also important trading companies, universities and research institutes. After the Romans, many Brits who […]
Caen – a flying visit
Caen, the capital of the Basse-Normandie region, was already settled during the days of the Celts. Caen is the old Celtic name for battlefield. Middle Ages In the Middle Ages, Caen was hard-fought over and over again. Wilhelm the Conqueror, the later English king Wilhelm I. shaped the face of the city substantially. He built […]
The Wolves of Herberstein Castle
Wolves can be observed particularly well in the animal park of Herberstein Castle in Styria in Austria. Up to 30 wolves share a large area with areas of retreat protected from the eyes of visitors. During our short visit we could not catch sight of the alpha male, but the No. 2 in the hierarchy appeared […]
Etretat and Saint-Jouin-Bruneval
Etretat and Saint Jouin-Bruneval are two small communes in the Normandy, approx. 20 km north of Le Havre. Etretat is best known for its chalk cliffs which rise to a height of almost 100 m. The picturesque arches formed from the rocks owe their existence to an underground river which had washed up the harder […]
Visiting the Royal Palace Brussels
The Royal Palace Brussels lies in the heart of the city. During one of our walks we see that it is opened to the public. We are surprised that the admission is free and very pleased that filming is permitted. Since 1965 it is tradition that the Brussels royal palace opens its gates for visitors […]
Chateau de Clisson
Clisson, a picturesque town in the region Pays de la Loire, is approx. 30 km south of Nantes. The town is dominated by a mighty castle, the Château de Clisson on a rock above the Sevre Nantaise, at the mouth of the Moine. The castle was the seat of the Lords of Clisson, to whom […]