tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post1773061034161242246..comments2024-03-20T23:43:28.613+00:00Comments on Caroline's Miscellany: Nantes: a chimneyCarolineLDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00197813252586559665noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-63032527307566151282009-10-21T22:15:57.601+01:002009-10-21T22:15:57.601+01:00Actually, I haven't yet! Their shows look amaz...Actually, I haven't yet! Their shows look amazing, but always seem to happen while I'm in London.CarolineLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197813252586559665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-39043780745367834022009-10-21T17:14:50.478+01:002009-10-21T17:14:50.478+01:00PS Nantes also home of the wondrous Royal de Luxe ...PS Nantes also home of the wondrous Royal de Luxe troupe. Haven't seen them, either (whinge, moan, grouse, groan etc); bet you have - good for you!Minniehttp://minniebeaniste.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-82678213479499743692009-10-21T12:41:39.126+01:002009-10-21T12:41:39.126+01:00Adam, yes, it's one of those questions which s...Adam, yes, it's one of those questions which seems perpetually unresolved - and still makes it into the local newspapers on a fairly regular basis. It is fascinating to go to the city though and see more Breton language etc than in some parts of official Brittany.<br /><br />Minnie, it's a lovely city - there's so much to see in the castle alone.CarolineLDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00197813252586559665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-77780918258327665992009-10-21T09:58:24.340+01:002009-10-21T09:58:24.340+01:00Have never been to Nantes, unfortunately - so deli...Have never been to Nantes, unfortunately - so delighted to have an introduction to some of its architectural features + a little social-historical background raising questions I shall now have to research when time permits.<br />Love the chimney: looks a bit of a throwback to earlier times (late Romanesque/early Gothic), due to the blind arcading detail in the brickwork - beautiful!Minniehttp://minniebeaniste.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287675141745937676.post-24662623302438001562009-10-21T09:22:21.463+01:002009-10-21T09:22:21.463+01:00Hmmm, Nantes and Brittany is a very touchy subject...Hmmm, Nantes and Brittany is a very touchy subject. Many of today's Bretons don't think Nantes is a part of their region and many Nantais don't want to be associated with Brittany. I think it's probably best where it is - on the cusp of Brittany and the Vendée, out by itself!Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453626318828119830noreply@blogger.com