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The Sean's World Blog
An unexpected visitor returns to our home-welcoming back the owl...
Since I was a little girl l have always been very interested in wildlife. My dad was very knowledgeable and taught me and my brothers all...
Sam
Mar 18, 20243 min read
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Sam's guide to Buying Vintage French Decor
Where to go to in France to find time-worn treasures to inject a little French chic chez vous Here we take a look at some of the venues...
Sam
Mar 4, 20242 min read
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Sam's Pumpkin and sweet potato soup
My love of cooking and good food began when I was a small child, cooking with my mum and my two grandmothers, all excellent cooks and...
Sean
Feb 28, 20242 min read
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Our Wild Normandy - by Sam
When we moved to our home here in rural Normandy, we could never have guessed how we would be sharing it with some really quite...
Sam
Feb 24, 20244 min read
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How I Handcraft My Wooden Chopping Boards And Serving Platters
Introduction: Hi everyone, Sean here. As many of you may know, when I am not working on renovating the cottage or looking for hidden...
Sean
Sep 24, 20233 min read
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La Tour de Bonvouloir: Exploring a Hidden Relic in the Heart of Normandy!
If you were to close your eyes and imagine the tower in which Rapunzel was held... I would bet that it would be very similar to this...
Sean
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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A Retreat in the French Countryside: What to Know When Buying a Secondary Home in Rural France
Photo by Anton Mislawsky When the constant chaos of day-to-day city living becomes overbearing, many of us just want a break. And what...
Thomas Cayzer Writes
Jul 13, 20237 min read
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Container Gardening : Growing Vegetables in Limited Spaces
Spring has officially sprung here in Normandy, and the garden is in full swing - as you have seen in some of our recent videos. This...
Thomas Cayzer Writes
May 18, 20235 min read
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Villedieu-Les-Poeles: A Small Town Coined The Capital Of The Copper Trade
If you are planning on visiting Normandy or Brittany, you'll likely be going to the Mont-Saint-Michel - or at least you should be!...
Sean
Oct 1, 20224 min read
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Featured Dish: Beef Cheek 'A La Normande' With A Gratin Dauphinois
Who doesn't love a good old stew? The rich deep flavour, the tenderness of the meat and vegetables make for the perfect comfort food to...
Sean
Sep 7, 20224 min read
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The 10 Most Beautiful Villages In France
What better way is there to spend a sunny summer afternoon than driving out to a picturesque village in the countryside and getting that...
Thomas Cayzer Writes
Aug 22, 20224 min read
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My Favorite Things About Living In France After Being Here For Fifteen Years
@The Sean's World YouTube Channel This October marks our fifteen-year anniversary of living in France. Time seems to have flown by since...
Sean
Aug 16, 20225 min read
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The History Of Domfront's Medieval Castle
Domfront is a quaint town in Southern Normandy with an impressive ruined fortress and an important history. This Summer marked the 20th...
Thomas Cayzer Writes
Aug 11, 20226 min read
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So l built a greenhouse, but was it worth it?
You may have seen in my recent videos that earlier this year, I decided to build a greenhouse in my garden using some of the materials...
Sean
Aug 4, 20223 min read
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Discover The Cuisine Of Normandy. Including A Traditional Norman Recipe: Beef Cheek In Cider
Normandy. Close your eyes and picture it. One could assume that you thought of rolling emerald fields dotted with cows and apple trees,...
Thomas Cayzer Writes
Aug 3, 20226 min read
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Travel Guide: Mont Saint Michel - The Jewel In Normandy's Crown is A Must For Your Trip To France
This stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site is truly a sight to behold. Steeped in a rich history and cultural heritage, it's also a feat of...
Thomas Cayzer Writes
Aug 1, 20225 min read
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The Benefits Of Using Copper Cookware In Your Kitchen
Copper cookware is making a resurgence. As you can see in lifestyle magazines, posts of vintage kitchens on social media sites such as...
Thomas Cayzer Writes
Aug 1, 20226 min read
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