William the Conqueror was the illegitimate child of the Duke of Normandy, born in 1028. After many years of infighting William became the Duke of Normandy. In 1066 he had secured his hold on Normandy so the descendant of viking … Continue reading
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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
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