“My Normandy” by Frédéric Bérat (1801–1855) “My Normandy” are, in fact, the lyrics of a song. You may read about the background of the song and compare its French & English versions here. Listen to song in French here. “Apology for Cider” by Oliver Basselin (c. 1400–c. 1450) “Apology for Cider” is a drinking song, actually composedContinue reading “Longfellow’s Poems of Places – France, Normandie”
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Geography of France – Pinchon’s Normandie
Pinchon’s illustrated map of Normandy offers many paths of enrichment and exploration. 3. A couple of steps beyond cider, learn about how Calvados is made and see some views of Normandy, its countryside, and its food in this promotional video for a Calvados distiller. 5. Research what a caloge is. The best I can findContinue reading “Geography of France – Pinchon’s Normandie”
Nihil sub sole novum 