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Pete Hayes French Wanderings
Приєднався 8 жов 2008
We love to visit France and wander around the delightful villages, towns and cities both well known and those places that you've never heard of. Our videos reflect our explorations and observations and hopefully provide a gentle, relaxing flavour of the beautiful places we have visited and enjoyed. We hope that viewers feel that they are walking with us as we explore and enjoy our surroundings.
We live about 20 minutes from the port of Dover, Kent and visit 3-4 areas of France each year. It is quicker for us to go to Honfleur in Normandy than St Ives in Cornwall. The videos come as a result of impending old age and also the need to do something positive with loads of photos and videos that can end up on the hard drive and never see the light of day. I generally end up learning more about the places we visit whilst making these videos that I do when actually visiting.
All videos are taken with a GoPro 8 and GoPro 11
We live about 20 minutes from the port of Dover, Kent and visit 3-4 areas of France each year. It is quicker for us to go to Honfleur in Normandy than St Ives in Cornwall. The videos come as a result of impending old age and also the need to do something positive with loads of photos and videos that can end up on the hard drive and never see the light of day. I generally end up learning more about the places we visit whilst making these videos that I do when actually visiting.
All videos are taken with a GoPro 8 and GoPro 11
Wandering around Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune, Burgundy, France. What a wonderful, eccentric gem!
We visited the Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune in September 2023. It is an eccentric gem of a chateau not to be missed if you are in the area, a truly remarkable place that is situated in the Côte de Beaune area in the southern part of the Côte d'Or Burgundy, France.
Music is provided by my youngest son Harry Hayes from his latest album:
bramlingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/lakes-of-light-pillars-of-youth
Harry Hayes UA-cam
ua-cam.com/channels/ywiKDpX1W_iB0PqfdKWLfw.html
Additional music by Harry Hayes and Fergus Baynes:
bramlingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dont-forgive-children-conco
The Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune is a 14th century fortified castle listed as a historical monument. This incredible place is home to unique collections: fighter planes, motorcycles, Abarth racing cars, models, fire engines, tractors and many other curiosities. Since 1979, Michel PONT, owner of the Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune, has opened the museums to the public every day to share his passions. His son, Christophe PONT, takes care of the vineyard of the Château with his domain "Les Caves de l'Orangerie" and invites you to discover some of the best appellations of Burgundy wines.
The Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune Nine different houses nine "museums" in one place that are all engineering based. The star attractions are nearly 100 fighter aircraft parked in a field! One of the finest and rarest collections of Fiat Abarth prototypes, as well as one of France’s most important motorcycle museums with its historic racing cars, including that of the Mayor of Dijon, Canon Kir.
Wander through the grounds and discover the impressive collection of airplanes and helicopters. Come and admire MIGS, Dassault and 4 aircraft from the Patrouille de France. The Château de Savigny-les-Beaune is also home to an exhibition of some 30 tractors enjambeurs (tractors used to farm vines) and some 20 firefighting vehicles.
The château will enchant young and old and mechanical enthusiasts alike!
Music is provided by my youngest son Harry Hayes from his latest album:
bramlingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/lakes-of-light-pillars-of-youth
Harry Hayes UA-cam
ua-cam.com/channels/ywiKDpX1W_iB0PqfdKWLfw.html
Additional music by Harry Hayes and Fergus Baynes:
bramlingrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dont-forgive-children-conco
The Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune is a 14th century fortified castle listed as a historical monument. This incredible place is home to unique collections: fighter planes, motorcycles, Abarth racing cars, models, fire engines, tractors and many other curiosities. Since 1979, Michel PONT, owner of the Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune, has opened the museums to the public every day to share his passions. His son, Christophe PONT, takes care of the vineyard of the Château with his domain "Les Caves de l'Orangerie" and invites you to discover some of the best appellations of Burgundy wines.
The Château de Savigny-lès-Beaune Nine different houses nine "museums" in one place that are all engineering based. The star attractions are nearly 100 fighter aircraft parked in a field! One of the finest and rarest collections of Fiat Abarth prototypes, as well as one of France’s most important motorcycle museums with its historic racing cars, including that of the Mayor of Dijon, Canon Kir.
Wander through the grounds and discover the impressive collection of airplanes and helicopters. Come and admire MIGS, Dassault and 4 aircraft from the Patrouille de France. The Château de Savigny-les-Beaune is also home to an exhibition of some 30 tractors enjambeurs (tractors used to farm vines) and some 20 firefighting vehicles.
The château will enchant young and old and mechanical enthusiasts alike!
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Wandering around Fontenay Abbey, Burgundy, one of the most impressive abbeys in France
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We visited Fontenay Abbey in September 2023, it is truly a wonderful place and a must-see if you are in the Burgundy region. The abbey is privately owned, and open to visits - it receives approximately 100,000 visitors each year. Not surprising because it is one of the great highlights of the Burgundy region and one of the most impressive abbeys in France. It is located in a very attractive woo...
Wandering around Châteauneuf en Auxois, Burgundy. One of the most beautiful villages of France.
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We visited Chateauneuf-en-Auxois (Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France) in September 2023 on a beautifully warm afternoon with the sun just beginning to set. A small but beautiful village that we would highly recommend visiting' The village of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois is 30 kilometres south-west of Dijon in the Cote d'Or department of Burgundy, and is listed as one of the most beautiful villages of Fran...
Wandering around Dijon France, one of the most beautiful cities in France.
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We visited Dijon in Burgundy France in September 2023 and it is one of the very best cities we have visited. Dijon is an elegant historical town with several imposing monuments and a vibrant centre, towards the south-east of the Cote d'Or department of Burgundy. To this day it is a bustling modern city with a great deal to discover among the high number of fine medieval and historic buildings t...
Wandering around Pesmes, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France. "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France"
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We visited Pesmes in the Haute-Saône department of Burgundy in September 2023. The village of Pesmes is situated about 25 kilometres north of Dole and to the west of Besancon, in the countryside of the France-Comté region. On the banks of the river Ognon, Pesmes is listed among the 'most beautiful villages in France'. Pesmes has had an active history, belonging at various times to the Francs, t...
Wandering around Beze, an unmissable gem in Burgundy, France. Beautiful, historic and fascinating.
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We stayed in Beze, Burgundy, France in September 2023 and what a delightful, beautiful and very interesting village it was. We had never heard of it prior to our visit and it is not particularly championed by tourist information but it is an absolute gem of a village, do not miss it if you are in the region. Beze is a small village about 25 kilometres north-east of Dijon in Burgundy. The villag...
Wandering around Noyers-sur-Serein, Yonne department Burgundy. Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
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We visited Noyers-sur-Serein (Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France) in September 2023. Noyers is a village in the pretty setting of the Chablis countryside on the banks of the River Serein, south-east of Auxerre in the Yonne department of Burgundy. The village is officially listed as a 'most beautiful village of France' and is a very attractive village with a well-preserved 15th century medieval cent...
Wandering around Vezelay, Yonne department Burgundy. One of the best " Beaux Villages de France"
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We visited Vezelay (Burgundy-Franche-Comté, France), one of the 'most beautiful villages of France' in September 2023. Vezelay is an attractive town located in an imposing position out along the crest of a hill, with far-reaching views over the 'Monts de Morvan' and centred around an important basilica. Vézelay and it's basilica are listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It really is a must...
Wandering around Yevre Le Chatel, Centre-Loire Valley, France. 'Les Plus Beaux Village de France'
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We visited Yevre-le-Chatel (Centre-Loire Valley, France) in September 2023, listed as one of 'Les Plus Beaux Village de France' the village is charming and beautiful and a must see village in the Loiret. It is a village situated on a slightly raised area overlooking the Rimarde valley and about 40 kilometres north-east of Orleans, in the Loiret department of central France. It is listed among t...
Wandering around Blois, Loire Valley, France. A tour around this unmissable town in the Loire Valley
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We visited the town of Blois in September 2023. It is one of our favourite towns in the Loire Valley and an unmissable highlight of your visit. In recognition of the number of interesting monuments and the well preserved town centre Blois is a listed French 'Ville d'Art et Histoire' and has also been classified as a protected Historic Town in France. The town is one of the most interesting in t...
Wandering around Meung sur Loire, Centre Loire Valley France. A taste of this fascinating town
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We visited and stayed in Meung-sur-Loire in September 2023. It's a really attractive and interesting town in the Centre Loire Valley with a great chateau and lovely church that is a must see, it's delightful. Meung sur Loire is a medieval village which is situated between Orleans and Chambord in the Loire Valley. It is home to one of the oldest castles in the Loiret region of France. At the cen...
Wandering around Château de Chambord, Centre-Val de Loire, France. A tour of this stunning chateau
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We visited Chateau de Chambord in the Loire Valley France in September 2023. It's a spectacular chateau with plenty to see and marvel at and we we fortunate to witness a hot air balloon taking off when we were there which added to the experience. It is a very impressive castle, especially the main staircase and the roof terraces, and should be on your list of 'chateaux that must be visited' whe...
Wandering around Beaugency Centre-Loire Valley, France. A taste of this pretty historic town.
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We visited Beaugency (Centre-Loire Valley, France) in September 2023. A delightful village on the banks of the Loire River, very attractive, many historic buildings and sites, highly recommended. The most important event in the turbulent history of the town was the Battle of Beaugency, a series of battles led by Joan of Arc in 1429 in which the region was recaptured from the English. The tower ...
Wandering around Château de Meung sur Loire, Centre-Loire Valley France
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We visited the Château de Meung-sur-Loire in September 2023 and it is one of the best chateaus we have visited. Nestled in the picturesque Loire Valley of France, this stunning landmark boasts centuries of history, art, and architectural marvels. With its towering turrets, elegant gardens, and rich heritage, Château de Meung-sur-Loire is a must-visit destination for all ages and particularly hi...
Wandering around Lavardin, Centre-Loire Valley, France. One of the most beautiful villages of France
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We visited Lavardin (Centre-Loire Valley, France) in September 2023. Lavardin is officially classified as a "Les Plus Beaux Villages de France", one of the 'most beautiful villages of France'. It is richly deserved and a delightful village to spend a few hours exploring with an exceptional church, lovely medieval bridge and a ruined chateau. Highly recommended. Lavardin is situated 20 kilometre...
Wandering around Le Mans Old Town, Pays de la Loire France. A magnificent old town Cité Plantagenêt
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Wandering around Le Mans Old Town, Pays de la Loire France. A magnificent old town Cité Plantagenêt
Wandering around Trôo a troglodytic village in Centre-Loire Valley, France. Enchanting & fascinating
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Wandering around Trôo a troglodytic village in Centre-Loire Valley, France. Enchanting & fascinating
Wandering around Rochechouart, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A flavour of this pretty historic town
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Wandering around Rochechouart, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A flavour of this pretty historic town
Wandering around Saint-Junien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A taste of this interesting town
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Wandering around Saint-Junien, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A taste of this interesting town
Wandering around Brigueuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A taste of this historic picturesque village
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Wandering around Brigueuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A taste of this historic picturesque village
Wandering around Confolens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A flavour of this picturesque historic town.
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Wandering around Confolens, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A flavour of this picturesque historic town.
Wandering around Bellac Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France. A flavour of this picturesque town.
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Wandering around Bellac Haute-Vienne, Limousin, France. A flavour of this picturesque town.
Wandering around Mortemart, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Les Plus Beaux Villages de France
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Wandering around Montrol-Senard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A taste of this pretty village.
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Wandering around Montrol-Senard, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A taste of this pretty village.
Wandering around Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
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Wandering around Javerlhac-et-la-Chapelle-Saint-Robert, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Wandering around Varaignes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. A taste of this pretty little village
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Wandering around La Rochefoucauld, Charente, France. A taste of this lovely small French town
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Wandering around La Rochefoucauld, Charente, France. A taste of this lovely small French town
Wandering around Chateau de La Rochefoucauld, Charente, France. A flavour of this wonderful chateau.
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Wandering around Chateau de La Rochefoucauld, Charente, France. A flavour of this wonderful chateau.
Wandering around Verteuil sur Charente, Charente France
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Wandering around Nanteuil en Vallée Charente France, a charming village & "petite cité de caractère"
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Wandering around Nanteuil en Vallée Charente France, a charming village & "petite cité de caractère"