Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2014-07-19 Public domain in the USA. 88 Hallays, André 1859 1930 Hallays, Andre Fraprie, Frank Roy 1874 1951 Fraprie, Frank R. 20021940 The spell of the heart of France: the towns, villages and châteaux about Paris The spell of the heart of France: the towns, villages and chateaux about Paris Maintenon -- La Ferté-Milon -- Meaux and Germigny -- Sainte Radegonde -- Senlis -- Juilly -- The Château de Maisons -- The Valley of the Oise -- Gallardon -- From Mantes to La Roche-Guyon -- Noyon -- Soissons -- Betz -- Chantilly -- The Château of Wideville -- The Abbey of Livry. David Widger "The Spell of the Heart of France" by André Hallays is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work is a descriptive exploration of the towns, villages, and châteaux surrounding Paris, focusing on their architectural beauty and historical significance rather than popular tourist destinations. The author invites readers to discover the hidden wonders and charm of lesser-known locales in France, through a blend of personal reflection and historical anecdotes. At the start of the book, Hallays introduces his vision as he embarks on a journey to Maintenon, which serves as a symbolic entry point into the heart of France. He reflects on the importance of memory evoked by historic sites, drawing connections between the present-day visitor and the past inhabitants who once frequented these places. His narrative unfolds a vivid depiction of the Château de Maintenon and its surrounding park, characterized by diverse architectural styles and lush landscapes, while simultaneously resurrecting the legacy of historical figures like Madame de Maintenon and Racine. Hallays emphasizes his admiration for the unique stories that these locales hold, inviting readers to share in the beauty and melancholy of a France shaped by centuries of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en France -- Description and travel France -- History DC Text Browsing: History - European Browsing: History - General Browsing: Travel & Geography 502320 502327 2024-09-19T10:47:50.330837 2023-09-20T07:01:04.331580 text/html text/html 510902 2022-12-18T02:37:55 text/html 41488243 2024-09-19T10:48:08.466740 application/epub+zip 41476419 2024-09-19T10:47:55.990818 application/epub+zip 255840 2024-09-19T10:47:52.576828 application/epub+zip 41723142 2024-09-19T10:48:16.564702 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41685127 2024-09-19T10:48:04.420767 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407756 2022-09-21T05:30:33.715779 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 423333 423361 2024-09-19T10:47:48.221334 2023-09-20T07:01:02.383547 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 422938 2022-12-18T02:37:23 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19442 2024-09-19T10:48:16.770691 application/rdf+xml 24079 2024-09-19T10:47:53.344900 image/jpeg 4557 2024-09-19T10:47:53.036811 image/jpeg 163382 2022-12-18T02:38:26 application/octet-stream application/zip 51189283 2022-12-18T02:38:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 51355935 2024-09-19T10:47:51.879857 application/octet-stream application/zip fr.wikipedia