The town of Villdieu Poeles in the Normandy region of France has been a center of copper and metal works for many years. It is home to one of only 2 operating bell foundries in all of France, and the … Continue reading
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After a whirlwind stay in Paris, I headed west into Normandy. I stopped in a city called Villedieu Poeles after a 3.5 hour long train ride. I am set to stay here for a while helping at a small private … Continue reading
I have wanted to see the catacombs beneath Paris for years. I’d seen programs about them and find the story fascinating. In the late 1780s, the city of Paris had reached a crisis. The dead were overflowing the cemeteries, being … Continue reading