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troybeecham · 4 years ago

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Today, the Church remembers the Martyrs of Algeria.

Orate pro nobis.

The Martyrs of Algeria were a group of nineteen Christians slaughtered by the Armed Islamic Group between 1994 to 1996 during the Algerian Civil War. Seven of them were Trappist monks who refused to flee out of love for the Algerian people, and the other twelve were priests or professed religious belonging to religious congregations, five of whom were nuns, and a bishop. Their nations of origin were France (15), Tunisia (1), Spain (2), and Belgium (1).

The seven Trappist monks from their Atlas convent were kidnapped at around 1:15am on 27 March 1996 after 20 armed men stormed the place and took the monks prisoner leaving two hidden monks in separate rooms. The telephone lines had been cut meaning a call to police was impossible for the two hidden monks while an enforced curfew meant the two could not drive to the nearest police station. The seven monks were all beheaded two months later and their heads were discovered, though the bodies were not. The funeral for the monks was celebrated at Notre-Dame d’Afrique in Algiers on 2 June and were interred at the Tibhirine convent on 4 June.

The nineteen individuals beatified were:

killed on 8 May 1994 in Algiers, Algeria:

Henri Vergès was born 15 July 1930 in Matemale, Pyrénées-Orientales, France; and made his perpetual profession as a member of the Marist Brothers at the age of 22. From 1958 to 1966 he served as the sub-master of novices in Corrèze and on 6 August 1969 arrived in Algeria. He served as the director of the Saint Bonaventure School in Algiers from 1969 to 1976 and served as a mathematics teacher from that point until 1988. He was murdered alongside Sr. Paul-Hélène in his office in the afternoon. Cardinal Léon-Étienne Duval celebrated his funeral.

Paul-Hélène Saint Raymond (born 24 January 1927 in Paris, France); was an engineer who in 1952 entered the Little Sisters of the Assumption; she made her perpetual profession in 1960. From 1954 to 1957 she worked with families in Creil before doing nursing in Paris. But she desired to work in the missions in Latin America and was content when she was sent in 1963 to Algiers. She remained there until 1974 when she moved to Tunis and then moved in 1975 to Casablanca where she remained until returning to Algiers in 1984. She worked with premature babies in Casablanca and back in Algiers worked as a school nurse.

killed on 23 October 1994 in Bab-el-Oued, Algiers, Algeria:

María Caridad Álvarez Martín was born 9 May 1933 in Santa Cruz de Salceda, Burgos, Spainto Constantino Álvarez and Sotera Martín. In 1955 she entered the Augustinian Missionary Sisters and was then sent to Algeria where she made her final vows on 3 May 1960. But her delicate health forced her to return to Spain though she later returned to Algeria after she had made a sufficient improvement in her health. She tended to the old and ill. Martín was slain alongside Sister Esther Alonso as the two were going to Mass.

Esther Paniagua Alonso was born 7 June 1949 in Izagre, León, Spain to Nicasio Paniagua and Dolores Alonso. When she was eighteen she entered the Augustinian Missionary Sisters and made her final vows in 1970. She then studied nursing and was sent to Algeria where she learnt Arabic and about the Islamic culture. Alonso tended to the ill in hospital though prioritized herself on helping handicapped children who referred to Alonso as “their angel”. She read the Quran in order to have a better understanding of the Muslim people that she worked with. She and Sr. María Maríin were killed while en route to Mass.

killed on 27 December 1994 in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria:

Alain Dieulangard was born 21 May 1919 in Saint-Brieuc, Côtes-d’Armor, France. He studied law and graduated in 1943 at the same time that he entered the White Fathers. He made his oath in Thibar on 29 June 1949 and was ordained to the priesthood on 1 February 1950. He worked in teaching and administration in Kabylie and was killed in the mission courtyard with three others of his order.

Charles Decker was born 26 December 1924 in Antwerp, Belgium and joined the White Fathers after completing his education and made his oath on 21 July 1949 prior to being ordained as a priest on 8 April 1950. He studied Arabic in Tunis prior to his 1955 appointment in overseeing a youth hostel. In 1982 he moved to Yemen but returned to Algeria in 1987 as the parish priest of Our Lady of Africa. He was killed with three others of his order in the mission courtyard.

Jean Chevillard was born 27 August 1925 in Angers, Maine-et-Loire, France and entered the Missionaries of Africa – or White Fathers – after he completed his education. He was sixteen when he arrived in Northern Africa and he made his oath into the order on 29 June 1949 prior to being ordained as a priest in Carthage on 1 July 1950. Four armed men burst into his office towards noon while he was sorting through the mail and killed him.

Christian Chessel was born 27 October 1958 in Digne, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France and obtained an engineering diploma in 1981 prior to serving as a volunteer in Cote d’Ivoire until 1983. He entered the White Fathers in 1985 and made his oath in Rome on 26 November 1991 with his right hand placed on the pages of Saint Luke’s Gospel which was in Arabic. He was later ordained as a priest on 28 June 1992. He was killed in the mission courtyard with three others of his order after a machine gunner opened fire.

killed on 3 September 1995 in Belcourt, Algiers, Algeria:

Denise Leclerc was born 8 January 1930 in Gazeran, Yvelines, France (in religious Bibiane) and entered the Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles on 4 March 1959 and made her first vows on 8 March 1961 prior to being sent to Algeria to Constantine where she worked in a maternity ward. In 1964 she was sent to Algiers to assume charge of a sewing center for underprivileged students. Sister Bibiane Leclerc was killed with Sister Angèle-Marie Littlejohn around 100 meters from the religious house after having left Mass in the afternoon.

Jeanne Littlejohn was born 22 November 1933 in Tunis, French protectorate of Tunisia (in religious Angèle-Marie) and entered the Sisters of Our Lady of the Apostles in 1957 and made her first vows on 8 September 1959 before arriving in Bouzarea to aid in the running of an orphanage and boarding school for girls. She remained there from 1959 until 1964 when she started working at the Algiers School of Art in Belcourt where she worked until her death. She left Mass in the afternoon alongside Sister Bibiane and was killed ten minutes later en route to the mission house.

killed on 10 November 1995 in Algiers, Algeria:

Odette Prévost was born 17 July 1932 in Oger, Marne, France and began teaching English from 1950 to 1953 prior to entering the Little Sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1953; she made her perpetual profession in 1959. In 1958 she left on a mission to Kbab in Morocco before heading to Argenteuil in France and then to Algiers in 1968. She often read the Quran to better understand the Muslim population. The bullets of a terrorist killed her as she was heading to Mass.

killed on 21 May 1996 near Médéa, Algeria:

Christian de Chergé was born 18 January 1937 in Colmar, Haut-Rhin, France He was the prior of the convent from 1984 until his death known for his love of the Muslim people and his studies into Islam and Islamic culture. Pope John Paul II commemorated the slain in his Pentecost address in which he remembered their “witness of love” and “honor to the Church”.

Paul Dochier was born 31 January 1914 in Bourg-de-Péage, Drôme, France (in religious Luc); He was said to have been gruff but well-liked and noted for his extensive work with the ill. He studied medicine and then did civil service in Morocco as a medical lieutenant. He entered the Trappists at Aiguebelle convent on 7 December 1941 and assumed the habit. He served as a voluntary prisoner in Germany from 1943 to 1945 after having taken the place of a father of a family. In 1946 he left for Tibhirine and made his perpetual vows on 15 August 1949. In 1959 he and another were kidnapped by the A.L.N. but were released after two weeks.

Christophe Lebreton born 11 October 1950 in Blois, Loir-et-Cher, France. He was the last born child for his parents and aged twelve began his ecclesial studies. But he left at the end of high school and did his civil service in Algeria before going to learn law. On 1 November 1974 he entered the Trappists at Tamié and left for Tibhirine during the course of his novitiate. In 1977 he returned to Tamié where he made his solemn profession on 1 November 1980. He moved to the Atlas monastery in 1980 after his profession and was ordained as a priest a decade later on 1 January 1990.

Michel Fleury was born 21 May 1944 in Sainte-Anne, Loire-Atlantique, France. He worked on the farm at home until he was seventeen before spending the next nine years undergoing his ecclesial studies. He spent the next decade in Prado working in a factory in Lyon and then in both Paris and Marseille before entering the Trappists at Bellefontaine in November 1980. He left for Tibhirine in 1984 and made his solemn profession on 28 August 1986.

Christian Lemarchand was born 1 March 1930 in Saint-Maixent, Deux-Sèvres, France (in religious Bruno). He began his ecclesial studies after high school in Poitiers and did his civil service in Algeria from 1951 to 1953. He was ordained to the priesthood on 2 April 1956 and from 1956 to 1980 taught at the Saint Charles de Thouars college. Aged 51 he entered the Trappists at Bellefontaine and then left for Tibhirine in 1984. He made his solemn profession there on 21 March 1990.

Célestin Ringeard was born 27 July 1933 in Touvois, Loire-Atlantique, France. He worked with his father as a blacksmith and later became an expert plumber. His mother died in 1984 and he then entered the Trappists at their house at Tamié also in 1984. He left for Tibhirine in 1989 and made his perpetual profession on 20 August 1991.

Paul Favre-Miville (born 17 April 1939 in Vinzier, Haute-Savoie, France; professed religious of the Trappists)

killed on 1 August 1996 in Oran, Algeria:

Pierre Claverie was born 8 May 1938 in Algiers, department of Alger, in French Algeria. He was a professed priest of the Order of Preachers and Bishop of Oran. Bishop Claverie was killed alongside his Muslim friend and driver on 1 August 1996 in a bombing and was known for his ecumenism efforts and his collaboration with the Muslim people. He was also a prolific writer on interfaith dialogue which he had made a focus for his episcopal career. He was noted for his mastering of Classical Arabic which he instructed.

Grant, O Lord, that we who remember the Holy Martyrs of Algeria may be rooted and grounded in love of you, and may endure the sufferings of this life for the glory that shall be revealed in us; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

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kmomof4 · 5 years ago

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Of Darkness, Vampires and Soulmates Ch. 3 The Family Desmoulins

We’re back y'all! Thank you all so much!! Your response to this fic has brought me such joy! I know we’ve had a lot of pain so far, and we still have a lot of story left to tell, so thank you all for coming on this journey with me and for the trust you’ve gifted me with! I hope that you’ll agree that it was worth it when we reach the end!! I hope that you continue to enjoy!!

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Chapter Summary: Over a century has passed and Killian makes his way to Pre-Revolutionary France.

Rating: M (Violence and smut)

Words: 4.4K of 41K total

Tags: Vampires, Soulmates, Reincarnation, Prophecy, Black Death, French Revolution, Magic, True Loves Kiss

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A/N: While the chateau is made up, the description is based off of the Chateau de Montsoreau in the Loire Valley of France.

1786 France

Killian was finally making his way toward Paris after an inexplicable longing to come to the city had overtaken him while at sea ten years before. In his day, Paris had been one of the most prominent cities in all of Europe, but due to the religious wars between Catholics and Protestants, he and Liam had never been to the city. Why this compulsion had come upon him so unexpectedly, he had no idea. However, other priorities had prevented him from acting on that desire for many years. As the years passed, and the preoccupation wouldn’t leave him, he eventually found himself docking in Marseille and turning his face toward Paris. He was about a day’s ride outside the city, when he stopped at a small village in the Loire valley for the night. Once he settled down in his bed, memories he hadn’t thought of in years poured over him.

After discovering his Swan’s death, he stayed with David, doing what he could to help and support his friend in their mutual loss. By the fall, David wanted to leave London to see how the rest of his family had fared during the outbreak. Returning to the family farm, David discovered that his father had passed not long after he and Mary Margaret had left, and that his siblings had not survived the dreaded disease. As much as losing Mary Margaret and Emma had affected him, with the knowledge that the only family he had left in this world were a few nieces and nephews that he had never known and their families, Killian was not at all surprised when he finally came down with and succumbed to the pestilence upon returning to London. With the blood tears in his eyes, Killian laid his friend to rest beside his beloved Mary Margaret, Emma, and Granny. Saying a quiet prayer over the family that he had come to think of as his own, Killian turned away and left London, never to return. Arriving back on the continent, he had wandered aimlessly for a few years, before the call of the sea again drew him back to his beloved Jolly Roger and life on the open water.

Why these memories crashed over him now, Killian couldn’t tell. He fell into dreams with the blood tears in his eyes.

~*~*~

After staying in the village for two weeks waiting on a new wardrobe, Killian awoke to bright sunlight pouring into his room. Rising from his bed, he made his way over to the wash basin near the door and splashed the cool water on his face. After dressing, he came down the stairs of the inn and greeted the proprietor.

“Good morning,” he said, seating himself at a table. A bar wench laid the standard breakfast, consisting of bol de cafe, a large cup of coffee with milk, and pain au lait, a rich breakfast bread, before him and hurried away. He dove into the hearty meal as he planned out his day. Upon arriving in the village, he decided that before heading into the city, it’d be prudent to obtain some new clothes. He may not be a prince anymore, but he thought it’d probably be better to be taken for a member of the nobility rather than a rogue and a scoundrel that his pirate attire attested to. Gold, for a pirate captain, wasn’t a problem, so he had ordered a completely new wardrobe. And today was the day it would be ready. He meandered down the center of the village, simply enjoying the cool spring morning and the sunshine. He could just see beyond the simple buildings in the town to the surrounding green landscape of the valley. The beauty was enough to take his breath away.

As he arrived at the tailor’s, a petite noblewoman, dressed in a gown of burgundy silk that brought out the hints of auburn the sunlight gave her dark hair, was just stepping down from her carriage. He held the door open for her as her eyes took in his appearance.

After a brief nod, she swept past him through the door. He followed her in to see her speaking animatedly to the tailor’s apprentice.

“No, young man,” the condescension dripping from the woman’s lips raised Killian’s ire. There wasn’t much in this world that made him angrier than people thinking themselves above others. “I have no objection to you showing me new fabrics and so on, but I must insist on your master being the one to take my measurements and personally make my dress. This is for a party at Versailles.” Killian may have once been a prince, but from his earliest days, his father had taught him the value of working among and serving the people of their kingdom. That everyone, regardless of station, was made in the image of God and was deserving of honor and respect. The difference between the attitude of the royal family in his kingdom and the nobility of France astounded him.

“Yes, Vicomtesse,” the man acquiesced. “But Monsieur Marco will be occupied for the next hour or so, outfitting the Prince d’Épinoy,” he gestured at Killian, “in the wardrobe that he has prepared.” The woman turned toward him with a more appraising eye this time than what she had bestowed on him earlier.

“Oh, don’t mind me, August,” Killian began, swallowing his anger, “I’m in no hurry. I can wait while Monsieur Marco takes Vicomtesse…” he trailed away, holding his hand out in invitation toward the woman.

“Vicomtesse Desmoulins,” the woman answered, placing her gloved hand into his. He raised it to his lips and brushed them along her knuckles.

“While Monsieur Marco takes Vicomtesse Desmoulins’ measurements,” he repeated.

The woman’s high cheekbones flushed pink with his declaration, and she dropped her eyes. “Prince?” she asked, a little breathlessly.

“Aye,” he replied, “At your service, Madame.”

“Thank you so much for your concession, Monseigneur,” she cooed before turning back toward August. “Well?” she questioned the young man again, “Where is Monsieur Marco? I insist on seeing him at once! I’m on a bit of a schedule.”

“R-R-Right away, Vicomtesse,” he stammered, turning toward the back of the shop. Killian stood stoically, his internal displeasure at the Vicomtesse’s attitude well hidden. As soon as August had departed behind the curtain, she turned toward him again. This time with an appraising glint in her eye that Killian didn’t appreciate one bit.

“So what brings you to our fair village, Monseigneur,” she purred, moving closer to him. Killian prided himself on being a good judge of character, even before his meeting Rumplestilskin. And now, living as long as he had, that skill had only been honed further. There was no doubt in his mind that the woman before him was a siren, beautiful to look at, and yet deadly if you get too close. Not wholly unlike himself.

“I’m on my way to Paris, Vicomtesse,” he answered her, with a small bow of his head, holding his ground. “I’ve never visited and I thought it was time to change that.”

“Oh, yes, Paris,” she exclaimed dreamily, “Then I must insist on you coming and spending some time at our Chateau Havre-de-brume before joining us at Versailles. I’m sure that I could secure you a place at court.”

“I wouldn’t want to impose,” Killian tried to protest.

She waved away his objection. “Oh, nonsense,” she pooh-poohed. “It’s the least I can do after you so graciously allowed me to see Monsieur Marco first about my measurements. We leave for Versailles in a week’s time and you can join us at the Chateau until then, then travel with us to court.” It was clear that the woman was accustomed to getting what she wanted, and Killian was finding it difficult to contain his amusement at her assumptions. If only she knew exactly WHAT she was inviting into her home, he chuckled under his breath. “We will expect you this afternoon at 4 for tea, Monseigneur. Dinner will be served at 9 precisely.”

Just at that moment, Monsieur Marco came out from behind the curtain. “August informs me that you’re willing to wait for me to measure Vicomtesse Desmoulins before collecting your wardrobe, Sieur.” Killian nodded at the old man. “Very well, I’ll be ready for you after 2.”

“Until then, Monsieur,” he said, with a bow. “Vicomtesse Desmoulins, I’ll be pleased to join you at your home when I’ve concluded my business with Monsieur Marco.” With another bow toward the Vicomtesse, he spun on his heel, and left the shop.

~*~*~

Killian dismounted his horse later that afternoon and handed the reins along with a brief introduction to the lad that waited to attend to him in front of the Chateau Havre-de-brume, not far from the village. After seeing Monsieur Marco about his wardrobe, he had returned to the inn, changed into his new attire, and departed for the Chateau. He had no objection to spending a week with Vicomtesse Desmoulins and her family if it gave him a free place to stay and would make his entrance into Paris and the court of King Louis XVI easier.

A servant wearing the livery of the chateau opened the door. “The Prince d’Épinoy, I presume?” he asked.

“Yes, my good man.” Killian said with a small bow.

“Vicomtesse Desmoulins has been expecting you. Follow me please.” He turned from the door and led the way to a spiral staircase. Killian couldn’t help but notice the excellent stonework and ornamentation that lent an air of beauty and leisure to the chateau as he followed the servant onto the main floor and into the salon where his hostess waited. The salon was extremely large with huge fireplaces on either end of the room to keep the spring chill at bay. The large windows flooded the room with light as he approached the Vicomtesse, flanked by who could only be her husband and daughter.

“Ah, Monseigneur the Prince d’Épinoy,” she began, “allow me to introduce you to my husband, Vicomte Desmoulins and my older daughter, Regina.”

Killian gave a small bow of his head as he reached out his hand to greet the much older man, by appearance anyway, before him. “A pleasure to meet you, Vicomte.” He turned toward the young lady on the other side of his hostess. The beautiful young woman dropped into a curtsey before laying her hand in Killian’s outstretched one as he bowed over it, brushing his lips over the back of her hand.

Her cheeks flushed with pleasure as her eyes skittered away from his piercing blue gaze. The assessing gaze of her mother had a small smile ghosting across his lips as he straightened again before them. He had no doubt that the Vicomtesse was already contemplating a match between him and her daughter. She couldn’t be much younger than what he appeared to be- eighteen, nineteen, twenty at most.

“Please, be seated, Monseigneur,” his hostess invited. “Tea will be served momentarily.”

As Killian settled down where the Vicomtesse indicated and the Vicomte and Regina took their seats, the doors burst open when a girl of about nine or ten came blowing in with the force of a whirlwind, followed by a rather short and rotund woman clucking her tongue at the child.

“Maman, Papa,” she cried, “Johanna said that I couldn’t join you for tea today! Oh,” she exclaimed, as Killian turned toward her. “I- I’m sorry, Maman, I didn’t realize we had company.” She curtsied before him and Killian felt his mouth go dry. It was Emma. It was his golden haired Swan. Obviously younger than she was when he knew her, but the features were the same. The high cheekbones, rosebud mouth, button nose and pert chin, not to mention the long blonde hair and green eyes. But, how? Snapping his jaw shut, he couldn’t tear his eyes away from the child. As she rose from her curtsey, her mother motioned the child to her side.

Gathering her in her arms, the Vicomtesse spoke gently to her. “This is Monseigneur the Prince d’Épinoy. You may call him Monseigneur.” Addressing Killian again, she continued, “Allow me to present my younger daughter, Emma.”

Dumbfounded, Killian extended his hand toward Emma. “It is a pleasure, Mademoiselle.”

“Generally, she would not join us for tea when we have visitors,” she gave a slightly disapproving look to her daughter, who looked sheepish in return while cutting her eyes toward her gouvernante, “but since she is already here, she may join us. Just this once.” She smiled indulgently, as Emma’s face broke into a grin to rival the sun.

Killian desperately tried to keep his turbulent thoughts hidden, as the tea was served. Soulmates unbound by time. Since his time in London, he had memorized every word of the prophecy and so easily recalled the line that had baffled him a century ago. He cut his eyes at Emma as she settled herself in her own seat. If he needed any further confirmation, he got it when he spied the birthmark on her neck. The same birthmark she had in her first life back in London. It was a second chance. They could have a second chance. He would have to bide his time until she was of marriageable age, but remembering what happened the last time he left her, he was reluctant to go that route. On the other hand, he had to keep her safe from Rumplestiltskin, too. There was still no doubt in his mind that the monster wouldn’t hesitate to kill her if who she was to Killian was revealed. He would have to keep his distance from the family, but close enough to satisfy himself that he wasn’t leaving her alone. Remaining at Court in Versailles would be perfect.

~*~*~

The week at the chateau passed by for Killian very pleasantly. Mornings were spent touring the estate with either the Vicomtesse or Mademoiselle Regina. Emma was too young to spend most of her day among the adults of the chateau, but when she didn’t join them for tea the next day, he made his desire for her presence known to the Vicomtesse. Since then, Emma was a daily participant in the afternoon ritual after her daily rest. It was a few days after he arrived at the chateau that he realized the compulsion to visit Paris, first felt all those years ago, was the soulmate connection. He was acutely aware of Emma’s presence whenever she was nearby, and when he was actually with her the connection he felt with her filled him with a joy that he hadn’t felt in a century. It must have come upon him shortly after her birth, but as something he’d never felt before, he didn’t recognize it for what it was.

As the days passed, the Vicomtesse found more and more reason to remove herself from Killian’s company and employ her daughter in the entertainment of their guest. Killian had trouble hiding his smirk as for the third day in a row, the Vicomtesse was suddenly pulled away on urgent business at the chateau leaving him to tour the stables with Regina, who couldn’t hide her eye roll and rosy blush as they continued toward the stables.

“Hmmmmm,” mused Killian, leaning in closer to his guide, “Do you think that perhaps your mother might be trying to get us to spend some time alone together?”

Regina’s blush intensified as she rolled her eyes again. “She’s very old fashioned in her thinking and is trying desperately to make me a suitable match. Which she obviously thinks you are.” Killian pulled open the door to the stable for his companion. She ducked her head in embarrassment, but was unable to hide the spark of excitement in her chocolate brown eyes as she proceeded him into the stables. As he entered behind her, they were quickly approached by a young man, about his own apparent age. Brown hair, neatly cut for a stable hand, swooped back over the crown of his head. He was a handsome man with fine, strong features. Arriving by Regina’s side, he had to clear his throat in order for the two young people to snap out of their own little world and acknowledge his presence. He couldn’t help his chuckle as Regina’s blush deepened even further and the young man before her looked startled at the addition of a third to their meeting.

“Daniel, may I present the Prince d’Épinoy. He is a guest at the chateau before we return to Versailles at the end of the week.”

Killian gave a small bow to the man before him. “It’s a pleasure, sir.”

Regina turned back toward him, while keeping her eyes on Daniel. “Daniel is the stable master and will be preparing the horses for us this morning.”

“Ah, yes,” Daniel began, “You must be the owner of Nox. I must say, he is a magnificent animal, Sieur.” He turned away from them and led them toward the far end of the stables. Killian couldn’t help the pride that swelled in him at the high praise the stable master had for the animal. Daniel chuckled to himself. “He wouldn’t let anyone near him except me. Not that I mind. It’s a privilege to work with such an exceptional and beautiful horse.”

“Thank you, monsieur.” Killian looked around the immaculately kept stable and took in the obvious good health and well being of the other animals in their stalls. “That is high praise coming from someone of your obvious expertise.” Killian followed him until Nox poked his head out of his stall and whinnied in greeting. Killian reached into his coat pocket for an apple that he had brought from the kitchens as he began stroking the lustrous midnight black coat of his prized stallion. He nickered in pleasure as he chomped down on the tasty treat as they waited for Daniel to attend to Regina’s horse, Rocinante. Once Regina was mounted and ready, Killian opened the door of the stall and Daniel led Nox out with the lead rope.

Once he was mounted, Killian and Regina left the stable. Killian’s thoughts turned toward the young woman at his side. It was quite obvious to him that Regina loved Daniel. And Daniel certainly seemed to return her affections. But he was perceptive enough to know that the Vicomtesse would never approve of such a match. Not with the way she was doing all in her power to foster affection between himself and her daughter. She obviously loved both of her daughters very much, but she was also shrewd and calculating. A suitable match for Regina would be someone of the nobility with a high status at court. Anyone deemed lesser than their own station would never be considered.

“Tell me, Mademoiselle,” Killian began, hesitantly, “just who is the stable master to you?” He looked over as a soft blush colored her cheeks. He waited patiently as she seemed reluctant to share. After her earlier revelation, he wanted to make sure that she knew that he had no interest in her mother’s machinations to secure a match between them. Thoughts had already begun to tickle the edge of his mind of how he might be able to help the young lovers, if she deigned to trust him.

Regina cleared her throat as they cantered along. “Why do you ask, Monseigneur?”

“I’m simply observant, lass.” Killian clicked his tongue at Nox, changing their direction as Regina led them on a more southeasterly track toward the chateau’s vineyards. “I couldn’t help but notice the way you both looked at each other when we first entered the stable. As if you two were the only ones in the world.” He fell silent for a moment as memories washed over him. “I’ve only seen that kind of look once before. On the faces of dear friends who were very much in love. True Love, if you ask me.”

“Were?” she asked, looking at him.

“Aye, were,” he replied, sadly. “They’ve been gone many years. Taken far too soon.”

“How old were you,” she asked, softly.

Killian immediately realized his mistake. Speaking of the close friendship he had with David and Mary Margaret in the past tense, when he only appeared to be in his very early twenties, would naturally confuse Regina.

Killian scratched behind his ear as he scrambled for what to say. “Ah, let’s just say,” he began, nervously, “that I’m much older than I look.”

Regina laughed. “Well, how old are you then?”

Killian waggled his eyebrows at her. “Older than I look. That’s all you need know.”

Regina huffed. “Okay, fine then.” They continued their ride through the green of the valley. Before they had gone much farther, Killian tried to draw her out again.

“You never answered my question, Mademoiselle. Who is the stable master to you?” He looked at her again as she struggled to hide her thoughts from his perceptive gaze. She glanced toward him, her dark eyes piercing, clearly trying to see if she could trust him. Perhaps he should give her a reason to. “As I said, Mademoiselle, I am much older than I look. I have traveled far, seen and done many things. Dark things. Things that could prove advantageous to your particular situation.”

Shock plainly registered across her features. “What do you mean? What situation?”

Killian stopped his horse and looked directly at the young woman. “A situation where you feel trapped.” She cast her furrowed brow down toward her lap. “I am not far off the mark, am I, when I say that your mother would never approve of a match with your Daniel. That she would forcibly keep you right here, controlling you, making you into a carbon copy of herself, with all her ambitions for a higher station at court resting on your shoulders.” His piercing gaze rested on her as she lifted her gaze to him again. He watched the blood drain from her face.

“How could you possibly know all that?” she whispered.

He reached over and gently took her hand in his own. “I am not of this world, Mademoiselle. Trust me when I say that I can help you. I have the means and the desire. But, you must trust me.”

~*~*~

Regina looked down at their joined hands. The confusion, and yes, fear, she felt at their guest’s revelations were hard to rein in. Not of this world. What did he mean? He had only been at their home for a short time, but in that time, he’d been nothing but a gentleman toward all the members of her family. His clear affection for her beloved younger sister was particularly gratifying. Somehow she knew that she could trust him with this secret, but that didn’t make it any easier to actually tell him.

“Yes,” she whispered, looking up at him again. “I love Daniel. And he loves me. His father died last winter, leaving him as the stable master. He’s been here with me as long as I can remember. He’s the one who taught me to ride.” She lowered her gaze again as she felt her cheeks flush at the memories that now poured from her lips. “We’ve been friends our entire lives. But last spring, that changed. We’ve had to be very discreet in our liaisons so that Mother wouldn’t catch us.”

She looked up at her companion again. His gentle gaze and soft smile prompted one of her own. “We’d love nothing more than to be together, but with Mother trying to force us together, Versailles imminent, and his new position here at the chateau, I don’t know how it would be possible,” she cried.

He released her hands and knickered to his horse to get them moving again. “You leave that to me. I’ll play the dutiful suitor between now and then, culminating with a fake engagement,” he ruminated, waggling his eyebrows at her, prompting a giggle from her. ”When we return to the chateau to plan a wedding, I’ll have all the arrangements made for you and Daniel to be together. Now, how can I help you between now and our journey to court?”

She cantered briskly to catch up with him. “You’d help me? Help us? Why?”

He laughed. A bitter, brittle thing that told of pain and despair beyond measure. “Let’s just say that I have a soft spot for those trapped in circumstances that they have no control over.” She couldn’t see his face, but she could imagine the storm clouds covering his visage with that statement. It was so desperate, so hopeless, that she felt her own heart go out to him. What kind of circumstances did he feel trapped in? Somehow she knew that she would never be privy to that information.

She caught up with him and gently placed her hand on his arm. “Thank you. I don’t know how I’ll ever be able to repay you. But if there’s anything that I can do for you, you need only name it.”

His lips lifted in a soft smile. He patted her hand and looked up into her eyes again. His blue eyes were clear now. Clear as a summer sky. “Thank you, my dear. As we will be spending some time together in the coming months, fake courting and all, I would like for you to call me Killian.”

She could feel her cheeks flush again. “Then I must insist on you calling me Regina. It will make Mother think that we are getting closer. Which can only be good for keeping Daniel a secret from her.”

“Indeed. I’ll arrange for you to be my guide and companion for these last few days before we leave for Versailles, and you can meet Daniel without fear.”

The joy that exploded in her heart at his words could not be contained and a girlish giggle erupted from her lips. She dug her heels into Rocinante’s sides and took off toward the vineyards at a gallop with her new friend galloping behind, laughing along with her.

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Chapter 3. Impression, Rising Sun, my GWTW fanfiction

Chapter 3 of The Robillard Boutique

Charleston, December 1873 Sitting back in a comfortable chair, Rhett nervously inhaled the smoke from his cigar, a sheaf of documents in one hand. The other was gripping the armrest firmly. Without taking any notice, his fingers were mechanically scratching the already worn leather of the good old Chesterfield. He had waited so long for this divorce certificate. As soon as he returned from Atlanta and his altercation with Scarlett, he had gone straight to his notary's office after leaving the station to give him the form signed by Scarlett O'Hara. "Don't flinch! Break the bond now. » And then the wait for the official notification began. For the next three weeks, his nervousness put Eleonor and Rosemary to the test. They could not enter the library. The place reeked of alcohol and the ashes of burnt cigars. At the slightest signal from old butler Michael to open the front door, Rhett would appear, looking for a courier to deliver the envelope. He hoped for it, he dreaded it, he looked forward to it, he hoped it would never happen... How many times had he had to restrain himself from rushing to his solicitor's office and ordering him to cancel his divorce petition! His constant changes of mind had finally caused him stomach cramps. "Thank God I held out! Free at last! "Rhett Butler chuckled to himself. It's true, he had doubted. Scarlett had clouded his judgement with her incongruous declaration of love when Mrs Wilkes died. After twelve years of desperate waiting! But no, it was too late. The little pest had succeeded in drying up her capacity for emotion. In any case, Bonnie had taken all her love with her. "That Scarlett should cry in turn is only fair! » And besides, did she really love him? From the speed with which she had accepted the end of their marriage, he doubted it. When he arrived in Atlanta last November with the divorce form in his pocket, Rhett anticipated many months - even years - of struggle before Scarlett agreed to stop calling herself Mrs Butler. Dumbfounded, he had seen her stand up, take the pen with a determined air and sign "Scarlett O'Hara" at the bottom of the document. Without a fight. A twinge of guilt surprised him, but he quickly banished this emotional reflex. Ah, if it had been for Ashley... All those long years during which she had waited patiently for this vain puppet. But in the case of Rhett, her "great love" miraculously revealed according to her, two months had been enough for the distraught lover to annihilate her patience and to probably change her love target again. "Definitely, no, there is nothing to regret. No more Mrs Scarlett Butler. The rope with which you strangled me for twelve years is cut. It's over, Scarlett! A clean, sharp break. Brutality suits you so well! From now on, there will be no more ties between us. No more enduring your whims and cruelty, no more being in your presence, no more drowning in your emerald eyes, no more wrapping your long locks of hair around my neck, no more being able to touch you... Never again, Scarlett..." He celebrated his new status as a divorced man with his stash of whisky and shut himself up in his room for three days. A week later, judging it best to avoid the ire of a mother outraged by his "abandonment of wife and children", he had run away - "as usual", Scarlett could have said. "Of course not, it's not running away. I'm just going to enjoy my single life. » *************************

Paris, January 1874 He left for London where his English partner was waiting for him. It was while talking to industrialists that he got the idea of starting a new business. "We'll see when I get back to Charleston. I've got time to work on my project. » Then he crossed the Channel to spend a few weeks in Paris, his favourite European capital. There, too, the wealthy businessman planned to do some business and invest in successful ventures. As on his previous visits to the French capital, Rhett the art lover admired the architecture of the Eternal City and its museums. He made a few days' foray into the provinces to visit the châteaux of the Loire. Rhett the epicurean enjoyed the sophisticated gastronomy, the Parisian life and its nightly shows. Rhett the jouster found above all his refined places of priced pleasures. The seductive American with the enticing smile was welcomed with open arms, of course. Every evening he greedily chose his playmate for a few hours, never for the whole night. On Tuesday, this one was chosen because her blond hair contrasted with Scarlett's hair, which was as black as darkness; on Wednesday, this one accompanied him because her skin was the colour of gingerbread, contrasting with the pearly whiteness of Scarlett's body; on Thursday, he preferred the third one because her hips were wide, contrasting with Scarlett's slim waist. It was unconscious. He didn't even notice. At social functions with friends, he was often placed next to young girls to be married. In France, his situation as a divorced man did not seem to panic the families of good society. On the other hand, his bank account was certainly attractive. Jacqueline, a pretty young person with blonde curls, had been his date on trips to the theatre and the opera. She blushed. Rhett, who had been out of the habit of dating "maiden" since a certain barbecue, was flushed. Had the 16-year-old Scarlett blushed at Twelve Oaks in 1861? No, certainly not to him, but perhaps to Ashley... He admired the young Frenchwoman's literary and artistic knowledge. It was a change from his ex-wife, whom he had taken to slyly mocking because of her poor school education! After a few discreet caresses exchanged, kind words spoken, the prospect that the lady would probably become a perfect housewife, submissive to her husband, cultured, pleasant, loving and... so boring, he grew weary. "To my great regret," he confided to her apologetically, "my duties call me back to America. Rhett Butler, a great aesthete since his adolescence, took advantage of his stay in Paris to indulge in more cerebral pleasures. On 15 April 1874, following the advice of his friend Jean, he went to 35 Boulevard des Capucines in Paris, to the studios of the famous photographer Nadar. 30 artists had gathered for the first time to show their paintings, sculptures and engravings for a month. Most of the exhibitors were unknown to Rhett. Their common denominator was an innovative, provocative and revolutionary style, according to the art critics. One of the critics, in mockery, later called them "Impressionists". He did not linger long in front of Berthe Morisot's painting, "The Cradle": a young mother leaning tenderly over her sleeping baby. Scarlett had never taken the time to admire her precious Bonnie in her little bed. Rhett stood petrified before a painting entitled "Impression, Rising Sun". The author of the work, Claude Monet, observing this elegantly dressed American, took care to comment on his creation, the effect of the mist on the port of Le Havre. Rhett thanked him warmly. A disturbing emotion made his imagination wander. He was mysteriously caught up in the scene: an orange sky, symbol of fire, of burning passion; in the background, port buildings and boats reflected in the water, with blue pigments similar to the eyes of his dear little girl; finally the sea, a gradation of green hues: water green, like a tear-fogged eyelid; pale green surrounded by a thousand shining sequins, like eyes flooded with sweetness after love; emerald green, a hard, raging green, heralding flashes of anger, Scarlett's last look on that November day in 1873. He inquired about the price and immediately reserved the painting, making sure that it would be shipped to him in Charleston as soon as the exhibition was over. He cut his visit short. On the way back to the hotel, he stopped at his travel agent's and booked his place on the first boat to leave for America the next day. Rhett was looking forward to seeing "Impression, Rising Sun" in his armchair in Charleston. Perhaps he would install it in his room so that he could not take his eyes off it until he fell asleep. ********************** Charleston, May 1874 When she returned, Eleonor gave Rhett a big hug. As usual, her favourite son had spoiled her and Rosemary. Packages were piled up in the hallway, between Parisian-style trinkets and boxes of chocolate pralines. "I'm finally turning the page! "he thought with conviction. He immediately contacted his solicitor to check that he had not received any letters from Atlanta sent by Henry Hamilton, Scarlett's solicitor and uncle by marriage. "Not that I care in the least, by the way! "he convinced himself. It was high time to manage his business. These were difficult times and Rhett had to take a serious look at his investments. He couldn't help but chuckle as he recalled the ironic coincidence between the resounding financial crash on the New York Stock Exchange in September 1873, triggering a string of industrial bankruptcies, and the day Rhett left Scarlett and Atlanta. The Nothern Pacific Railway was ruined that day, followed by 89 other railways. Fortunately Rhett had divested himself of the company and sold all his shares earlier that year. One of his partners who had speculated on the rail frenzy had not had the same reflex. Overnight he was ruined. Yes, divorcing Scarlett seemed like an earthquake, even on the New York Stock Exchange, he quipped. "And I'm afraid I'll continue to feel the seismic tremors for some time to come," he said bitterly. The former war profiteer Rhett Butler had proved to be quite adept at managing the improperly earned Confederate money. Of course, large sums had been invested in hedge funds. So he too had suffered some losses. But nothing that would threaten his fortune. When Bonnie was born, in order to protect the future of his beloved daughter, he had embarked on a vast real estate project in New York, in Yankee country. In this bustling city, every piece of land was now prohibitively expensive. In 1869, Rhett had acquired a large area of wasteland in a fast-growing district. He had built buildings of about ten storeys. Rhett demanded that his high-end properties be equipped with all the comforts of new technology, lifts, good ventilation and sanitation. Central heating fed by a low pressure steam circuit ensured comfort for the lucky occupants. To make the most of every precious yard, the ground floors opened onto large glass galleries with shops. In short, Rhett Butler's property portfolio on that May day in 1874 was impressive. "Fortunately, I took the precaution a long time ago to convert my financial liquidity into gold bars! "The businessman congratulated himself once again. Unlike many of his acquaintances, who had to endure the catastrophe caused by the decision of the US Congress and its Coinage Act*. Overnight, their fortune in bundles of money was deflated. Thanks to his foresight, flair and experience, Charlestonian Rhett Butler had managed to weather the financial and economic crisis without much damage. Rhett was very rich. "Rich enough to continue paying Scarlett's expensive pension." Deep down he knew he would continue to protect her financially well beyond the five years agreed in the divorce. He laughed under his breath at his ex-wife's incomprehensible and in no way deserved show of generosity. Ex-wife... " It's been seven months, and I still can't get used to it..." Rhett shrugged. "Scarlett, you can continue to squander part of my fortune without fear of running out! "He hoped, with a childish reflex, that Clayton's former county belle would hear him in Atlanta. ***************************** Endnotes to Chapter 5: *Coinage Act: On 12 February 1873, the US Congress voted to change the monetary standard from silver to gold.

Disclaimers : I do not own the history and the characters of the book and movie of Gone with the Wind, which beloong to Margaret Mitchell.

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French Architecture News, Buildings in France

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15 Feb 2021 Johnny Depp’s French Village

15 Feb 2021 l’Aldilonda Promenade, Bastia

20 Jan 2021 Breitenbach Landscape Hotel Alsace Resort

2 Nov 2020 Contemporary Duplex Cannes

29 Oct 2020 100% wooden house, Château de la Bourdaisière, Montlouis-sur-Loire Design: LOCAL and Suphasidh Studio photo : Atelier Vincent Hecht 100% wooden house Montlouis-sur-Loire LOCAL and Suphasidh Studio build a prototype of a 100% wooden house in the park of the Bourdaisière Castle. The project questions the flexibility and the usage of wood; it aims to modify the traditional codes of the individual housing.

27 Oct 2020 Théâtre “Legendre” in Evreux Design: OPUS 5 architectes photo : Luc Boegly Théâtre Legendre Evreux The highly respectful project aimed to restore this theater dating from 1903 to its former glory, in its original architectural style and including the design of a new décor for the lobby.

16 Oct 2020 I Park Housing, Montpellier

30 Sep 2020 MEETT Exhibition and Convention Centre, Toulouse, southern France Design: OMA photograph : Marco Cappelletti, Courtesy of OMA MEETT Exhibition and Convention Centre MEETT, Toulouse’s new Exhibition and Convention Centre designed by OMA / Chris van Duijn, has been completed, becoming the third largest parc des expositions in France outside of Paris.The 155,000 sqm project incorporates exhibition halls, a convention centre, a multi-function event hall, a car park silo for 3,000 cars and a transportation hub with a new tram station.

28 Sep 2020 Les Belles Echappées, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

16 Aug 2020 Wicker Pavilion, Jardins de l’Europe Design: DJA – Didzis Jaunzems, Ksenia Sapega photo : Eriks Bozis Wicker Pavilion Annecy The pavilion blends in with the surrounding landscape and forms a shaded space for park visitors to shelter from the hot summer sun.

2 Aug 2020 House H2 on Corsica

27 July 2020 Footbridge at the Angers Saint-Laud Train Station

18 July 2020 Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul Cathedral Fire

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A fire at the cathedral in the French city of Nantes is believed to have been started deliberately, prosecutors say.

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Three fires were started at the west end of the building. An investigation into suspected arson is under way, French prosecutors state.

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The blaze destroyed stained glass windows and the grand organ at the Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul cathedral, which dates from the 15th Century.

It follows the devastating fire at Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris in 2019.

But the local fire chief said the fire in Nantes had been contained and was “not a Notre-Dame scenario”.

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The damage is concentrated on the organ, which appears to be completely destroyed. The platform it is situated on is very unstable and risks collapsing.

The cathedral roof had not been touched by the blaze.

The fire seems to have started around 07:30 local time.

Construction of the Gothic church building began in 1434, but did not reach completion until 1891.

25 June 2020 Sean Connery South-of-France Villa, Nice

19 June 2020 Cannes Temporary Cinema Competition

1 June 2020 MON House and Brick Extension Montpellier

12 Apr 2020 Refuge du Goûter – French Alps Building

post updated 11 Apr 2020 ; 24 Oct 2019 Belaroia Hotel and Apartments, Rue Jules Ferry, Montpellier, southern France Design: Manuelle Gautrand Architecture photo © Luc Boegly Belaroia Hotel and Apartments in Montpellier Belaroia Hotel and Apartments is an important project for the City of Montpellier and its development agency, the SERM, as it holds a strategic position between the city’s hyper-centre, characterised by its escutcheon form in plan, and new surrounding districts that have appeared in succession.

20 Mar 2020 Architectural Adventures in The French Alps

17 Mar 2020 The Wet Docks Offices in Bordeaux

10 Mar 2020 Garden Tennis Club of Cabourg in Normandy

10 Mar 2020 Chemin des Carrières, Alsace Building

5 Mar 2020 LUX* La Baraquette, Marseillan, Hérault department, southern France Architecture: Slow Life Architects image courtesy of architecture practice LUX* La Baraquette Construction at this picturesque new waterfront resort in the charming port town of Marseillan by luxury developer Propriétés & Co, is progressing well, with the first phase of residences taking shape.

2 Jan 2020 Dortoir Familial Ramatuelle Property, Var department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, southeastern France Design: NADAAA, Architects image courtesy of architects office Dortoir Familial Ramatuelle House, Var Property For centuries, the enclosed courtyard has been overlaid on various geographic settings—each time transformed according to the climate, rituals, and construction practices of the place. A vehicle to capture the outdoors within the building, the courtyard is defined by its interiority.

2 Jan 2020 House H2 on Corsica, Luxury Property

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13 Nov 2019 Portes Bonheur, le Chemin des Carrières in Rosheim (Rosheim-St Nabor railway), Alsace, North East France Design: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter AS, Norway photography : Florent Michel 11h45 Portes Bonheur, le Chemin des Carrières in Rosheim The “Portes Bonheur” greenway is an original creation for the Communauté de Communes des Portes de Rosheim.

28 Sep 2019 Le Dôme Winery, Saint-Émillion, Bordeaux, south west France Architects: Foster + Partners image courtesy architecture office Le Dôme Winery in Saint-Émillion, Bordeaux Nestled in the rolling hills of Bordeaux, the design of the new building aims to blend seamlessly with the UNESCO World Heritage Cultural Landscape of the region with a state-of-the-art facility for the young label.

20 Sep 2019 Footbridge over high-speed train station in Laval, Mayenne department, western France Design: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes photograph : David Boureau Train Station Footbridge in Laval, Mayenne With the opening of the new high-speed rail and its various urban planning functions, the ZAC “Laval à Grande Vitesse” from the station area, is making an economic pole of the city and its metropolitan area.

27 Aug 2019 Metropole’s Crematorium in Rennes

8 Aug 2019 Maison Louis Carré France: Alvar Aalto House

10 July 2019 Rennes Competition for a New Residential Tower Design: Team JDSA with local architects Maurer & Gilbert and Paris offices SMAC and Think Tank Rennes Residential Tower Competition

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25 Oct 2018 Les Cabanes du Lac, Aix-les-Bains, department of Savoie, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, southeastern France Design: Pietri Architectes photography : Kevin Dolmaire Les Cabanes du Lac in Aix-les-Bains This programme, featuring 58 apartments and 2 shops, forms part of the development of the ZAC des Bords du Lac, Quartier Nouvel Aix, an exceptional, 15-hectare site connecting the historic heart of Aix-les-Bains with Lac du Bourget.

14 Sep 2018 Headquarters of Métropole Rouen Normandie

30 Jun 2018 Aqualagon Waterpark Shortlisted at World Architecture Festival 2018 Awards Aqualagon Waterpark, Marne la Vallée, France, is one of 536 shortlisted entries across 81 countries: World Architecture Festival Awards 2018 Shortlist

17 Jun 2018 Water Park Aqualagon, Villages Nature Paris, Marne-la-Vallée, France Design: Jacques Ferrier Architecture photo © Jacques Ferrier Architecture ; photographs by Didier Boy De La Tour Water Park Aqualagon The direction of the winds and the path of the sun have determined the floor plan for our project. Protected from cold north-easterly winter winds, nestling up to the forest, the aquatic park opens towards the west to make the most of cool breezes in warm weather.

10 May 2018 Grand Musée d’Art Nantes Wins RIBA Award for International Excellence 2018 Design: Stanton Williams Architects photo © Nick Hufton Grand Musee d Art Nantes The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the winners of the RIBA Awards for International Excellence and the 2018 RIBA International Emerging Architect, including this elegant and beautifully proportioned alteration and major extension for Nante’s Musee d’Arts.

27 Apr 2018 Sir John Monash Centre, Villers-Bretonneux, Somme department, Hauts-de-France, northern France Design: Cox Architecture with Williams, Abrahams, Lampros photo © Tim D Williams Sir John Monash Centre in Villers-Bretonneux To the east of the 1938 Edwin Lutyens-designed memorial to the Australians who fell in the nearby fields during World War I, a new feature has been added.

17 Apr 2018 Breitenbach Landscape Hotel, Breitenbach, Bas-Rhin department, Alsace, north-eastern France Design: Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter images : Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter, WSBY, Tejo Breitenbach Landscape Hotel France Breitenbach Landscape Hotel will have a prominent role linking the hotel activity to the site and local traditions. At the same time, it will gather the best of architecture, design, spa facilities and food culture in the region.

26 Mar 2018 Glass House, Cap d’Antibes, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, southeastern France Architects: David Price Design photo :Hervé Hôte Glass House on the French Riviera British designer David Price, who works out of offices in Provence and on the Côte d’Azur, together with his Anglo-French-American team, has completed a show-stopping ‘Glass House’ for a British client on the Cap d’Antibes.

15 Mar 2018 Technical Center of Blagnac, Gignac, Hérault département, Occitanie region, southern France Design: NBJ architectes photo : photoarchitecture.com/PaulKozlowski Technical Center of Blagnac France Located next to an expressway, the Technical Center of Blagnac was built in the middle of a neighborhood characterized by a highly industrialized program. Nevertheless, a classified forest and a cemetery are located just next to the site. These elements constitute the principal specificity of this program.

5 Mar 2018 9-9 bis Transformation of a Former Mine Site Into a Cultural Complex Design: Hérault Arnod architectures photo : André Morin 9-9 bis Cultural Complex in Oignies The Oignies coal mine closed in 1990, leaving a whole population and its industrial mining heritage in disarray (pithead buildings, industrial buildings, head frames). The project to reinstate this territory marked by decades of mining operations, began in 2005 with the competition mounted by the Hénin-Carvin Intermunicipal Council.

2 Mar 2018 Gymnasium of the Louis de Cormontaigne High School, Metz Architects: agence ENGASSER & associés photo : Mathieu Ducros Gymnasium of the Louis de Cormontaigne High School The new gymnasium is located on the site like a ship’s bow, facing the Louis de Cormontaigne High School building, a three-story structure housing the classrooms between the Moselle River and the canal and facing the motorway, which is the site’s main acoustic challenge.

1 Mar 2018 Tête de Pont Bayonne, south west France Design: Josep Lluis Mateo – Mateo Arquitectura image Courtesy architecture office Bayonne Gateway Three interventions address three independent yet complementary themes: – The Marinadour complex, which represents the organization of a considerable urban density and a mixed programme. – In the Park, the ground is the protagonist. Vegetation, transparency, public space, pedestrian connectivity. – The Rivadour complex closes the urban space. It is a continuous block that follows the river before breaking off towards the city.

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13 Feb 2018 Church of Saint-Jacques de la Lande, Rennes, east of Brittany, northwestern France Architects: Alvaro Siza Vieira photo : Joao Morgado Church of Saint-Jacques de la Lande in Rennes This project in Brittany was contracted to the Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza Vieira. His use of light and white concrete provide a unique ceremonial space that gently folds into the neighbourhood south of Rennes, a residential area with five-story housing blocks.

9 Jan 2018 St Tropez Villa, Saint-Tropez, Var department, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, southeastern France Architects: SAOTA photo : Adam Letch Luxury Villa in Southern France The design comprises a series of horizontal planes – the green hedge on street level, the solid street facing front of the house, the indoor layers running from east to west, the linear terrace and sloping green embankment and swimming pool below.

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History and beauty abound in this French village;

if you’re looking for the French picturesque, look here. Historic castles and monuments, museums, blooming gardens - and let’s not forget the French wine. Learn more about the best things to do in Angers!

1. Visit a castle!

It’s almost as if this town collects castles, so I’m only going to mention two. The first is the Château D’Angers; as a castle, it obviously has a lot of history behind it, where visitors can take in a Neolithic tomb and other archaeological remains, the medieval Apocalypse Tapestry, a royal fortress, gardens, and more.

The Château de Brissac is another awesome castle, is gorgeous outside and in, and is called The Giant of the Loire Valley - and for good reason; it has 204 rooms on 7 floors, which makes it the highest castle in France. It has a landscaped garden, and every room inside is decorated luxuriously, lavishly, and in the regency style. If Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy had a summer home in France, this would be it. There’s even a theater and a pool room, and as a bonus (or two, or three), they make their own wine (complete with a vineyard and wine cellar), have a tea room for guests, AND, you can stay in one of the castle’s rooms overnight!

2. Explore other historical landmarks

Aside from the collection of castles, there’s also historic sites like the Saint Martin Collegiate Church. This church has been around since antiquity, so it’s seen its share of historical events; their website has lots of details about its history and information for visitors - including an archaeological crypt. The Maison d'Adam (The House of Adam, a.k.a. The House of Adam and Eve), another significant historical site, was built in the 15th-century, and still stands as a pinnacle of medieval architecture. Today it’s an art boutique that sells everything from sculptures and jewelry, to tapestries and glassware.

3. Take a walk in a garden

There are many beautiful parks and gardens in Angers, among them the Garden of Plants and the Jardin du Mail. The Garden of Plants has been around since the late 18th-century, and today is designed like an English garden; there’s a pond, walking paths, a children’s area, and trees that are over a hundred years old, including the Siberian Elm, which is 125 years old! The Jardin du Mail has been around even longer - since the 17th-century - and was designed in part by André Leroy. There are over 40,000 plants, a fountain built in 1855, statues, and reading boxes!

4. Visit a museum

Pincé Museum, Museum of Natural Sciences, and the Museum-Castle of Villevêque are among some of the museums in Angers. Most notable are the Museum of Fine Arts, whose paintings, sculptures, and more are from before the Renaissance to the 21st-century, and the Jean-Lurçat and Contemporary Tapestry Museum, which is housed in the Saint Jean Hospital and displays tapestries from throughout the centuries. Its grounds also include vegetable, flower, and medicinal herb gardens.

5. Spend the day at the Terra Botanica theme park

This place is more than a botanical garden (though it boasts some epic gardens, like the dino-themed Origins of Life exhibit, or the Strange and Unusual plants garden, Butterfly Greenhouse, and botanical odyssey, among others). Each exhibit/garden is interactive and informative; there’s plenty of activities for adults and kids, including a Smart Garden, kids areas, a museum area, a 4D theater, a hot air balloon, and so much more. Spend the day walking the paths, having fun, and learning about all kinds of plants, botany, and paleontology and paleobotany.

6. Do the ropes course at Parc Anjou Adventure

On the ground or up in the trees, if you like ropes courses, you’ll like this adventure park. Rope bridges, nets and walls, ziplining - there’s something for all ages (don’t worry, you’re always attached to a harness), and you have the option of climbing around and pausing to enjoy the surrounding nature as much as you choose. Plus, you can go during the day, or at night. The only way it can get better is if you have friends or family to go with!

7. Do a wine tasting at Maison des Vins

The Maison des Vins (House of Wines) is a popular spot for sampling different wines. They have an extensive and varied collection, and often schedule wine tastings, though the focus is on the wines of Anjou-Saumur. Friendly staff will be more than happy to tell you about each wine, and you’ll likely end up buying a bottle or two.

8. Stop by the Galerie David d'Angers

The Galerie David d'Angers is actually inside an abbey - the Abbey of Toussaint (or All Saints Abbey) - and displays all the sculpture pieces done by Pierre-Jean David, who came to be known as David d'Angers. His other works include some busts, medallions, and sketches. The abbey itself has undergone some restorations, and is now a bright open space.

9. Hang out at the Place du Ralliement

As the city center of Angers, you’ll likely find yourself at the Place du Ralliement, or Rally Square. Flanked by shops, restaurants, and cafés, this gorgeous stone square has seen its share of history, and is now a pedestrian hangout. It was once a guillotine site during the French Revolution, complete with a tree of liberty (or tree of freedom). Today a tram runs through, and there’s even a fountain.

Read also: Top 10 things to do in Alessandria

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Paula Wilson "FLOORED" at Williamson | Knight

Paula Wilson | FLOORED

Williamson | Knight

March 1, 2018, through April 14, 2018

Opening reception: First Thursday, March 1, 2018, from 6—8 PM

Williamson | Knight hours: Thursday—Saturday from 12—5 PM

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

Williamson | Knight is pleased to announce FLOORED, an exhibition of works by New Mexico-based artist Paula Wilson.

The tapestry show[s] the story of the Apocalypse from the book of revelation by St. John the Divine. In the fourteenth century, the Apocalypse was a popular story, focusing on the heroic events between good and evil, and featuring battle scenes between angels and beasts. Although many of the scenes from the story include destruction and death, the account ended with the triumphant success of good, forming an uplifting story. […]In 1480, after the dukes owned the tapestry for a century, the Rene of Anjou gave the tapestry to Angers Cathedral where it remained for many years. During the French Revolution, the Apocalypse Tapestries were looted and cut up into pieces. The Tapestry was used as floor mats, to protect local orange trees from frost, to store up holes in buildings, and to insulate horse stables.

-Loire Valley and Châteaux, Walter Judson Moore

Featuring painting purposed as a rug, Paula Wilson’s FLOORED elevates everyday wear and tear. Wilson ’s works are rolled out, splayed, poised, and presented. The texture of the every day is caught and framed in the moment, where weathered wooded motifs repeat and the ornate Byzantine appears. Works are filled with cacti, gourds, amphora, rocks, fruit, pottery shards, figurines, flowers, and mooning bootys, and they are worn through use and time. Subject matter referenced inFLOORED celebrates the texture, history, and patterns of everyday life. Caught in the game of perception, Wilson asks audiences to contemplate the frame(s) in which art is historicized and viewed—the floor now becomes the wall. With FLOORED, she (re)shifts the narrative of luxury in historical painting by presenting images that become more than just objects for viewing. They shape shift to become things of their own. At Williamson | Knight, Wilson positions her works between the gaze of perception and the abrasion of the foot. This is the contemplation of the space of limbo where artist and audience is both the consumer and user. ARTIST INFORMATION

Paula Wilson is an artist living in Carrizozo, New Mexico. Her work is included in the collections of The Studio Museum Harlem (New York), Yale University Art Gallery (New Haven), Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum (St. Louis), Tang Museum (Saratoga Springs), and Saatchi Gallery (London). Recent solo exhibitions include: Paula Wilson: The Backwards Glance at The Bemis Center of Contemporary Arts (Omaha: 2017), Salty and Fresh at Emerson Dorsch Gallery (Miami: 2017), Salty and Fresh at Cherry & Lucic (Portland: 2017), Undress at the Center for Contemporary Arts (Santa Fe: 2014), and First Story at The Fabric Workshop and Museum (Philadelphia: 2010). Wilson is a recipient of the Art Production Fund’s P3Studio Artist-in-Residency at the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas (2014), the Joan Mitchell Artist Grant (2009), and the Bob and Happy Doran Fellowship at Yale University (2009). She holds a Masters of Fine Art from Columbia University and presently co-runs the artist-founded organization MoMAZoZo and the Carrizozo Colony in Carrizozo, New Mexico.

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You have probably heard of the 4 great C’s of Loire: Cheverny, immortalised in Tintin’s Château de Moulinsart. Chenonceau, the elegant castle of the ladies. Chaumont, with its medieval suspension bridge and Chambord, with its 400 rooms and almost just as many chimneys.

You may even have read something about Villandry, with its beautiful garden, Angers and the famous Apocalypse Tapestries or Clos-Lucé, that was home to Leonardo da Vinci.

This story is not about them. Instead, it’s the story about 5 other castles, that all have a unique story to tell. One castle is filled with alchemist signs, another has its own theatre and a third has a Marble Lounge, that’s worth of Versailles.

Let’s discover these five fabulous – or rather underrated – castles of the Loire Valley

Loire Valley = Castle Country

If Czechoslovakia is the country with the highest density of castles per square kilometre, the Loire valley must come in a close second. No less than 42 castles make up this Unesco World Heritage classified landscape and Chambord, the biggest castle in the world, is part of the list.

The area is perfect for a romantic getaway. Cruising with the car along the lazy Loire river, discovering castle after castle, dining al fresco in medieval towns, where illuminated cathedrals and shrieks of swallows serve as backdrop. You can enjoy the terroir of the wines: sparkling wines from the cool cellars of Saumur, crisp whites from Savennieres or dark reds from Anjou together with excellent food and turn your castle roadtrip into a gastronomic one as well.

Welcome to France!

Alchemist signs and a style in transition

Château Plessis-Bourré was built in less than 5 years from 1468 to 1472 by Finance Minister Jean Bourré, the principal advisor to King Louis XI. This was a curious time for building castles. The architects had one foot in the Medieval past and the other in the Renaissance future, and thus Château Plessis-Bourré is a perfect example of the so-called transition style.

Double drawbridges, large moats, a parapet walk and dungeons classified it as a medieval fortresses, yet the arcaded gallery, stately courtyard, rich decorations and the comfort of the interiors classifies it as a Renaissance palace.

Jean Bourré was an alchemist and that was considered a dark art in medieval times, where science was in embryo. So he had to hide the signs, that would be recognized by fellow alchemists. And he hid them in plain sight, in the decorations and ornamentations of the rooms.

Especially the guardroom, which follows the taste of the medieval society for symbolism in images, seems to declare Jean Bourré’s interest in alchemy. The ceiling is composed of 24 sections and 16 of them symbolize the search of the Philosopher’s Stone, the alchemistic symbol of richness and eternal life, while the other 8 represent the laws, that the alchemist had to follow during his quest. This iconography is completed by other decorations everywhere in the castle, especially on the doors, façades and the main stairway.

Double drawbridges, one of which can be operated by only one man

Original layout of the castle

Elements of a Renaissance castle..

The courtyard is stately and owes to the Renaissance influence

Now a library, this arcaded gallery was used as an infirmary during WWI. And the weapon of arms on the fireplaces were removed during the French revolution. Photo courtesy of Chateau Plessis-Bourré

The ceiling of the guardroom was later painted over, because it was considered too bawdy – that’s why the colours are still so vivid! Photo courtesy of Chateau Plessis-Bourré

Elements of a Medieval fortress..

Visit Château Plessis-Bourré yourself and go on your own alchemist symbol treasure-hunt!

Château Plessis-Bourré website

Study in Light and Marble

Château de la Lorie was built as a Renaissance castle in 1650 and was so luxuriously decorated, that the developer, René le Pelletier, ran out of money and was forced to sell his castle to his son-in-law, Gabriel Constantin. Stables were added and the castle was modernized through the next hundred years.

The large marble lounge from 1780 is the pièce de résistance of the castle and is exceptional, since the techniques used were usually dedicated to royal palaces. Built in the Age of Enlightenment, where the style of Neoclassicism drew inspiration from the classical art and culture of Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome, it’s no surprise that the masterpiece looks like a hall from a Greek palace.

The room is similar to the opulent Salon de la Guerre et de la Paix in Versailles, but more pure in its Greek expression, whereas Versailles is just ridiculously lavish. The pieces of furniture, by Parisian cabinetmaker Pluvinet from 1779, are still used in the marble room and the collection is so complete and well preserved, that it has been lent out to several museums over the years.

Château de la Lorie was built as a Renaissance castle in 1650 and was so luxuriously decorated, that the developer, René le Pelletier had to sell his castle to his son-in-law, Gabriel Constantin

The library is pleasant, light and decorested with Louis XV and XVI furniture

The large marble lounge from 1780 is the pièce de résistance of the castle and is exceptional, since the techniques used were usually dedicated to royal palaces

The pieces of furniture by Parisian cabinetmaker Pluvinet from 1779, are still used in the marble room

The dining room was built with 1730’ Parisian style sculpted woodwork bought at the demolition of the castle of Vitry

The dining room from 1904 is a remarkable round dining room, signed by the Parisian architect Camut

Outside, a wonderfully wrought old Catalpa tree still watches over the castle

Outside, a wonderfully wrought old Catalpa tree – probably one of the first trees of its kind in Anjoy back when it was planted around 1790 – beside the terrasse, still watches over this study in light and marble.

Château de la Lorie website

Medieval mansion turned Renaissance residence

Almost every medieval castle underwent renovations and rejuvenations in the Renaissance. With peace and prosperity diminishing the need for fortifications, the nobility instead was looking for a way to show of their wealth and enjoy life in a comfortable castle. As is the story of Château de Montreuil-Bellay.

The first castle was built by Foulque Nerra, The Black Falcon, in the 11th century. He was count of Anjou, a warrior, a builder, a pilgrim and benefactor for monasteries and schools. Through this noble warrior, the House of Plantagenet descended and held the English throne for more than 300 years.

The castle was given to Foulque’s vassal, Giraud Berlay, also known as Bellay. Montreuil-Bellay could now begin its history. The Château of today was constructed between the 13th and 15th centuries. The end of the Hundred Years War in 1475 put an end to the English influence and ushered in a period of peace. This means, that the castle became a residence of leisure, not just a fortress for survival. Elegant additions replaced the defensive characteristics and turned the castle into a Renaissance residence.

As a part of a castle’s Renaissance evolution is also the addition of toilets and bathrooms. A rare example of this, is the Steam Bath system, that was installed in the former Canon’s quarters in the 15th century. A waiter would boil a large basin of water in the room at the bottom of the building and the steam then rose up through a pipe to a small room, where the bather would enjoy a hot steam bath.

Ancient Coat of Arms

Inside the defensive fortress, a quiet garden offer great views of the area

The kitchen is a prototype of a medieval kitchen with its huge central fireplace

Renaissance details

The Canon’s quarters housed servants and later, Canons of the Church

Montreuil-Bellay also make their own wine

The guided tour will take you to the cellar, where the wine was made and the Wine Brotherhood in the beginning of the 20th century should swear to a portrait of Rabelais: “When my glass is full, I empty it. When it is empty, I complain.”

Montreuil-Bellay also make their own wine and the guided tour will take you to the cellar, where the wine was made and the Wine Brotherhood in the beginning of the 20th century should swear to a portrait of Rabelais: “When my glass is full, I empty it. When it is empty, I complain.”

Château de Montreuil-Bellay website

Giant of the Loire Valley

While Château de Brissac, like most other castles, has a medieval history, the castle we see today is a Baroque behemoth built in the 17th century and the tallest in France. It has been in the possession of the same family since 1502 and now, in 2016, 514 years later, the descendants, the Marquess and the Marchioness still live in this grand Château with their four children.

This so-called “Giant of the Loire Valley” boasts 7 floors and more than 200 rooms. Not all are open to the public, but those who are, are lavishly decorated and furnitured. The Dining Hall with its walls covered with antlers and the Hunting Room with its massive 4-poster bed and 5 giant tapestries depicting hunting scenes. The dark red bedchamber of King Louis XIII and The Golden Lounge with its amazing coffered ceiling are just some of the highlight of tour through the castle.

The beautiful Art Nouveau theatre is an intimate yet large hall with 200 seats, born of the ambitious dream of Jeanne Say, Marchioness of Brissac and music lover at the end of the 19th century. The decadent addition is a testament to the tremendous transition the castle has undergone, from it’s construction by the tireless builder Foulque Nerra to the castle of today.

Medieval fortress meets Baroque splendor

The Golden Lounge with its amazing coffered ceiling

The Dining Hall with its walls covered with antlers

The dark red bedchamber of King Louis XIII

The Hunting Room with its massive 4-poster bed and 5 giant tapestries depicting hunting scenes

The beautiful Art Nouveau theatre is an intimate yet large hall with 200 seats

The kitchen is a testament to its medieval past

The tour of the castle ends in the cellar, where you can taste and purchase wines from the property

The tour of the castle ends in the cellar, where you can taste and purchase wines from the property. Here, the red Anjou Villages Brissac and pink Rose d’Anjou are aging in silence of stone vaults.

Château de Brissac website

Home of princes

Château de Serrant is a Renaissance castle, built on the foundations of a medieval fortress and the private residence of the Prince of Merode. The Château distinguishes itself by the richly furnished rooms with unique characters and especially its precious library with 12.000 old books.

The austere and desolate exterior of the chateau shouldn’t put you off. This study in schist and tuffeau stone emerged from its medieval foundations to a Renaissance palace in the 16th century. The huge kitchen still rests under the medieval aches of the old fortress, while the rest of the castle has been rebuilt.

A guided tour will take you through wonderful rooms, original furniture and display wonderful craftsmanship, like the Ebony Cabinet, a cabinet-making masterpiece conserved for more than 300 years inside the castle. It’s elaborately carved, reveals mirrors, rocaille, precious marquetry works and numerous secret drawers.

The highlight of the tour and castle is the extraordinary library with 12.000 old books. Treasures like the Encyclopedia of Diderot, Napoleon’s Egyptian Descriptions with illustrations made by Piranesi and La Fontaine’s Fables with drawings of J.B Oudry are all jewels, that crown this welcoming and unique room.

Château de Serrant is a light study in schist and tuffeau stone

The coat of Arms with it’s Fleur-de-lis, that is associated with the French monarchy

The Ebony cabinet conserved for more than 300 years. Photo courtesy of Château de Serrant

Photo courtesy of Château de Serrant

Established in the remains of the Medieval castle, the kitchen displays equipment from the beginning of the 20th century. Photo courtesy of Château de Serrant

Napoleon’s bedroom was actually never used by the Emperor as he stayed for only two hours. Photo courtesy of Château de Serrant

12 000 old books are carefully ordered in the shelves of the library. Photo courtesy of Château de Serrant

Château de Serrant is still a private estate and the current owners, the Prince and Princess de Merode, are descendant of the Dukes of La Trémoïlle.

Château Serrant website

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In contrast to the first two sets, the third set became a one-way traffic when Alycia became more aggressive, on par with Belinda running out of gas as the consequence of the physicality needed in the first portions of this match. After the American third seed held her serves 1-0 to start this set, Alycia's forehand return winner started the next game before forcing the deuce, securing one of her break points with a forehand winner before she broke to 2-0 for the same reason within her last few points. Despite starting the next game from behind, Alycia held to 3-0 to strengthen her position, regaining her pace in time compared to the slipping second set.

This became more evident in the next game, where a cross-court backhand winner from Alycia set up her break point after an unforced error from Belinda before the former broke to 4-0, holding her serves to 5-0 right after. As a result of Belinda's preceding double fault somewhere for an equalizer, Alycia's anticipation took advantage of the Swiss wild card's second serve problems, where her forehand return winners not only did secure her lead and generated her match point, but also converted it to serve the third-set bagel (6-0), as well as securing her fifth career WTA 125 title.

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For some reason, Belinda tried to absorb some pace from Alycia in the second set, which started to pay off as the set progressed. Somehow, the American third seed's forehand winner started the first game of the second set, followed by another forehand winner to equalize the point, but Belinda still held her serves to 1-0 despite Alycia's fair chances. However, Alycia's double-fault in the second point of the next game turned out to be costly, as it was followed by his +1 backhand error, as well as a forehand error to set up Belinda's break point before the eventual break occurred (2-0). Despite starting the next game with Alycia's forehand winner, Belinda still consolidated with a service game hold to 3-0.

Subsequently, Alycia put herself on the board as she held her serves to 3-1. Somehow, an erratic service game from Belinda caused the American third seed's initial break point, but even if it was foiled, the latter forced another deuce with a forehand winner despite the former's service game hold to 4-1. In the next two games, Alycia's smash tried to minimize the gap, but Belinda held her serves massively to 5-2.

Alycia's double fault then generated Belinda's initial set point when the former served to stay in the set, but it was fumbled with an ace before she held her serves to 5-3. This meant Belinda had to serve for the set, where even if she faced 2 break points, one of which thanks to Alycia's forehand winner midway, the Swiss wild card still saved both of them to finally take the second set 6-3 due to Alycia's forehand error (and despite another set point being fumbled midway), thus forcing the deciding set to determine the championship.

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The last fortnight of WTA 125s in 2024 featured a mother-off in the Angers 125 finals, where third seed Alycia Parks, who steadily regained her form back as she marked her virtual Top 100 return by defeating Mona Barthel 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 in a rather chaotic semifinal match, and wild card Belinda Bencic, former World No. 4 who came back from giving birth to her daughter back in April, and also defeated Dominika Salkova 6-1, 6-2 in a flawless performance. This match kept on giving in the most exciting way possible, but their physicality and anticipation turned out to play a significant role toward the end of the match.

Alycia started the match with an ace, firing another one to generate her initial game point, only for it to be foiled due to a double fault and a forehand error midway. Another double fault did the same before Belinda's working pass created an earlier break point, but the American third seed's third double fault of the game caused the latter's early break of serve to 1-0. The Swiss wild card then consolidated her lead with a service game hold to 2-0, followed by Alycia putting herself on the board (2-1).

Several games later, Alycia had several break points made due to Belinda's +1 forehand error and a double fault, but the latter saved both of them before another error created her break point, but the third seed's forehand pass made it her sixth break point of the game. Despite those, Belinda held her serves to 4-2, and she even started the ninth game with a fourth-shot forehand winner, but Alycia still held her serves to 5-4.

As a result, Belinda had the chance to serve for the first set in the tenth game. Interestingly, the American third seed's forehand winner kicked off the proceedings there, followed by another forehand let cord moment to secure her 2-point lead, but a +1 error generated Alycia's break point before it was converted to 5-5. It took two straight service game holds before the tie-breaker became inevitable, where Belinda's double fault right after Alycia's ace set up the latter's initial mini-break (2-0) only for it to be neutralized due to her backhand error.

The most crucial moment in the tie-breaker came from Alycia's forehand winner to 4-2, followed by 2 straight aces 2 points later not only to set up her consolidation but also her set point to 6-3. After Belinda's serve+1 neutralized the earliest set point to 6-4, Alycia's forehand return winner secured the first set to 7-6(4) to put herself ahead in this match.

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History and beauty abound in this French village;

1. Visit a castle!

2. Explore other historical landmarks

3. Take a walk in a garden

4. Visit a museum

5. Spend the day at the Terra Botanica theme park

6. Do the ropes course at Parc Anjou Adventure

7. Do a wine tasting at Maison des Vins

8. Stop by the Galerie David d'Angers

9. Hang out at the Place du Ralliement

Read also: Top 10 things to do in Albi, France: Perfect City Of Museums & Old Streets

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