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Le Tonerrois is a subregion of Bourgogne (Burgundy). It is named for
the family of Clermont-Tonerre (or vice versa)the picture is the picture of the Cistercian abbey
of Notre-Dame de Quincy (Our Lady of Quincy).
It dates from the XIIth century. Nine hundred years old! |
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Ancy le Franc is another town in the this region. "Franc" refers to the
fact that it was free of taxes from the local lord, as an incentive for economic growth.This region is rich in history. |
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The castle of Ancy le Franc was damaged by a storm in 1999(?) and is being
repaired. Another castle in the area is the castle of Tanlay. |
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Here Jean-Marc and Valerie pose in the room of busts on the ground floor. |
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In the trophy rooms are the spoils of many hunts by the castle hunt. Can you spot
the intruder? |
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Right! The moose was a gift to the castle owner on one of his many diplomatic trips. |
