Discoveries in Normandy

As we spend precious time with my Dad, we talk, we reminisce, we cry and we laugh, but we also play tourists. When we think of Normandy, we think of picturesque villages, stunning coastlines, apple cider and tasty cheeses. Opulent castles and splendid formal gardens reached through narrow lanes and hidden in the countryside are an unexpected find. Such was our discovery of “Château du Champ de Bataille” where the photos in the gallery were taken. To our Australian eyes, the bumble bees and white swans were simple delights too, contrasting with the richness of the castle near the town of Le Neubourg.

Château du Champ de Bataille

Hydrangeas in the gardens

Bumble bee diving in!

Artichoke flower

Château du Champ de Bataille

View from the Castle

Bumble bee covered with pollen from the Artichoke flower

Elegant white swam

16 thoughts on “Discoveries in Normandy”

now that is a grand garden. enjoy yourselves! love chris and michelle

svtakeiteasy says:

09/08/2016 at 16:34

Thanks Chris – definite change of pace and scenery😊

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Have spent many happy summer days in Normandy in the past, hope the sun continues to shine and you have a good time. Hope you get to the coast a little and that you Father has a wonderful time with you visiting.

svtakeiteasy says:

09/08/2016 at 16:35

Thank you Susan – it is good to discover sites together after all these years.

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- ourfrenchoasis says:
  
  09/08/2016 at 19:22
  
  Oh I can imagine, enjoy every second of it

Stunning!

svtakeiteasy says:

09/08/2016 at 16:36

Thanks Viki. Very different to what we are used to.

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Beautiful, historic & so different from Oz. looking forward to seeing some of Normandy next year. Not looking good for Chris, just spoke to Michael. She’s back in hospital will keep you posted. Have fun & enjoy

svtakeiteasy says:

09/08/2016 at 16:37

Very different indeed, such a stunning place and so unexpected. All my thoughts go to Chris and Michael… and you💕

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Now that’s a formal garden and then some!!! Bees really are delightful to watch, particularly bumblebees 😀

svtakeiteasy says:

09/08/2016 at 16:39

We don’t get them in Australia so it was a lovely surprise.

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- Sarah Longes - Mirador Design says:
  
  10/08/2016 at 00:04
  
  Whenever family from Australia or New Zealand visit they always comment on the historic places here in the UK which is similar to all of Europe in that sense! There are some fabulous formal gardens and grand mansions here but the French took it to a new level in the time of Louis XIV! Versaille is the ultimate example of the opulence of the era.