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@escapetolalandeandmore
14 hours ago
Pavlina visited the home & gardens of George Sand. Situated 25mins from Lalande on the other side of Le Chatre, in the village of Nohants - Vic Born Amantine Lucile Aurore Dupin on the 1st July 1804.A french novelist, who was one of the most notable during the European Romantic era, & one of the most popular writers in her lifetime. During her creative years, she wrote 20 pages a day between midnight & Dawn. Her life was overshadowed by tragedy. Despite being married with 2 children, she led a very colourful life, taking many lovers, one of the most famous being Chopin. There is a bust of him on the edge of the estate over looking the village green. At one stage she went head to head with her daughter Solange, to retain his affections! She always pushed the boundaries & ignored what was thought to be acceptable behaviour in society. As a teenager she was encouraged by her eccentric tutor to wear trousers & a shirt whilst riding. Despite the fact at the time ladies had to have a permit to wear male attire In fact it was common place to see the author clad in britches & open neck shirt, with a very large cigar in her hand!! She also enjoyed a swim, naked, regardless of the month in a lake on the estate!! There is now a museum at the property with the house, manoir, & grounds open to the public. The interior is just as if she had stepped out for a stroll. The dining room is set for dinner including place cards, above the table & on the buffet stand are some
beautiful original murano chandeliers & lamps, in the colourful style very similar to what Stephanie purchased. There are many beautiful pieces of furniture, the kitchen houses a fantastic range & charcoal grill with a very envious copper collection. The grounds are as exquisite as the house There is also a family grave yard on the estate. Pavlina has taken some lovely photos off the natural flower borders, you may recognise some of the species from Lalande. The gardens are tranquil & inspirational, I am sure there will be much to share on Monday with her colleagues during the 10 o clock coffee break!!! Floral photo credits Pavlina@Laland
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Brenda Gibbons is hard at work. She is laying the ground work for her tours of the area.
A lot of hand waving, to distract from the HEAP IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE.
Will Brenda's tours will consist of visits to:
Geroge Sand's castle/gardens
Château de La Motte-Feuilly: Nailberry/Sonia Hull's boyfriend's chateau
Château de Sarzay: Tess Hoffman's new man, Gilles Hurbain's family chateau
Chateau de Rochefolle: Tess Hoffman's mother's chateau
Chateau de Lalande: second hand store
Emmaus
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