Chapter 489: I don't know what I used to be

Many great painters, the most famous of which is Monet, who painted many Elephant Trunk Mountains. Restaurant: The town's specialty is white wine boiled sea rainbows, which are mussels, an old 1851 shop called "DEUXAUGUSTINS", which has a Chinese menu, and the "brasseriepizzeria" opposite it is exactly the same as its menu, but without Chinese.

RouenRouen is an ancient city with a history of more than 1,000 years, which flourished in medieval Europe, and it is a city that suffered heavily in World War II, and many of its ancient buildings were destroyed before being rebuilt. The reason why it is so famous is because of the heroine Joan of Arc, who is well known to Snow Fall and Fuyumi to lead the French against the British army.

It was in Rouen that she was burned at the stake. For Xueluo, a materialist with no religious beliefs, Xueluo does not believe in the bizarre story of an illiterate teenage girl who received an oracle. If it is really as everyone said, this is Joan of Arc herself, then Xueluo thinks that it may be similar to Hong Xiuquan's dream.

But in any case, Joan of Arc's presence as a general of faith boosted the morale of the French at a time when they had nothing to do, and she did lead the French army to many victories. Unfortunately, he was captured and burned to death in Rouen by the British in a very cruel and humiliating way (you can find out for yourself).

He was not yet twenty years old. In the old town of Rouen there is a church of Joan of Arc, built after the 19th century on the site of her execution. The big mushroom that once held Joan of Arc imprisoned. It is very standard Gothic architecture. Monet painted dozens of paintings of different colors, all of which were very personal and cloudy brushstrokes.

It's the feeling of a thousand-degree myopic eye looking through a rain-stained flat mirror. Come, you guys feel it, Xueluo chose a favorite color of Xueluo, blueisthearmestcolor. Hotel: The bestestern hotel is in a good location, a short walk from the old town centre with a lot of attractions. But parking is not very convenient.

There is only a narrow row of public parking spaces on the street at the entrance. Xueluo and Xiaoyue picked up the empty space as soon as they arrived, and stopped in with great excitement. There is no charge from 6 p.m. to 11 a.m. the next morning. There is a parking meter next to it, which only accepts coins, no cards and banknotes, and is capped at four hours. On the way back from Rouen to Paris, you will pass by a city surrounded by sunshine and flowers.

It's as beautiful as a painting. The town is famous for the Impressionist painter Monet, and it is a popular destination for tourists from all over the world, including the Monet House and its elaborate "Monet Garden". Monet spent most of his money in the garden in front of his residence.

Planted with a variety of competing flowers, this garden is both his work and the inspiration for his work. Later, he dug a pond near the garden and planted water lilies, and it was here that he painted a series of masterpieces of water lilies, some of which are in the collection of the Musée de l'Orangerie in Paris, and also in the National Gallery of England.

A pair of loving little brothers~ It is this pond, and the snow falls and plays with a sluggish expression. It is said that the Japanese painter Katsushika Hokusai influenced many European Impressionist painters, and Monet was one of them.

During his lifetime, Monet had a large collection of Japanese ukiyo-e paintings, which are hung on the wall of his former home. Speaking of the decoration of his former residence, the interior colors of this bearded and fat painter are powder blue, bright yellow, and a lot of broken flowers, which is a serious girl's heart. The furniture and decoration are very exquisite, and it can be seen that the price of his works has skyrocketed when he is alive.

Life is still relatively rich. After Monet moved, he lived here for more than 40 years until his death. He and his family were buried in a cemetery next to a church at the other end of town, in an inconspicuous location on the path leading to the cemetery, and he would have missed it if he was not careful. RestaurantBaudyThis restaurant was frequented by Monet during his lifetime.

It is highly recommended, the interior is decorated to show its history, and most importantly, the food tastes great. On the way back from Rouen to Paris, you will pass through a small town surrounded by sunshine and flowers, which is as beautiful as an oil painting. The town became famous for the presence of the great Impressionist painter Monet, and attracted tourists from all over the world.

One of the must-see attractions is Monet's House and its elaborate "Monet Garden". Speaking of which, the natural environment of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region is very, very good. In season, you can see green meadows and towering peaks or snow-capped and cracked glaciers.

The Alpine region is one of the richest skiing areas in the world. Ruvaa on the edge of Clermont-Ferrand and Evian on the lake are also excellent thermal treatment areas. And between the mountains and rivers of Annecy, it is like being in paradise. The wine of the Rhône valley and the gastronomic capital of Lyon.

All of them attract the snow to fall. Snow fell on Annecy for the longest time in Europe, and the first time she came here was last summer. Most of the ordinary travelers pass by here in a hurry, stay for 2 days, look at Lake Annecy and visit the old town before leaving. So Xueluo will write another article on Annecy alone.

Like this post, "Snow Falls tells a story of a small French city with the story of the four seasons. Here's a more detailed introduction, how to play, what to eat, non-tourist experiences, and so on...... It includes some of the surrounding towns, places to go into the water and places to hike outdoors in Lake Annecy.

There are also festive events...... Haute-Savoie transport, where Annecy is located, will also be mentioned. When you're done, you'll put a link there. Where is the most beautiful town in Europe? Where is the most beautiful town in France? If you search on the Internet, you can see titles such as "Top 10 Most Beautiful Towns in France" and "XXX, the Most Beautiful Town in Europe", which are too eye-catching.

There are many beautiful small towns, and everyone likes them differently, and the one they love the most is the most beautiful. Annecy is the most beautiful town in the Rhône-Alpes region in the heart of the snowfall. To quote from the description of Annecy by the French author of the LP in the book: "Even the Savoyards, who are accustomed to the beauty of the Alps, when referring to Annecy.

There will also be yearning in the eyes. "In the medieval old town of Annecy, with stone roads and canals running through the city, connecting the Lake of Annecy. The Palazzo du Isle is the most noticeable building in the Old Town and is the most photographed on Annecy's postcards.

It is located on a delta and is surrounded by canals. But. Very. No. Luck. Target. Be. During this time when the snow fell in Annecy, there was not even a chance to visit the Île Palace up close. The snow fell as it erected scaffolding, which was dismantled step by step and trees emerged from the island.

It wasn't until after the snow fell that he finally ended maintenance and reopened. The Île Palace, which showcases the local architecture and history of Annecy. This ship-like castle was once used as a private residence for nobles, a courtroom, a mint, and a prison...... Adult: 3.80 € / Child: 2 € / Freeentryforchildrenunder12years.

There is the Château de Annecy. There are many roads up the hill, tucked away in the main street of the old town, and the main road is at the end of the street. The Château was once the private domain of the Counts of Geneva, and the interior exhibits are extensive. Ascend to the castle and also overlook the old town and Annecy. But the snow falls are the people who climb the mountains by the lake, and such a view is completely unsatisfying, in Annecy's post.

dult: 5.50 € / Students, youngadultsunder26: 3 € / Freeentryforchildrenunder12 Coming out of the old town, you can already see the blue-green, blue-green Annecy Lake and the peaks on the opposite bank. I want to get closer to the lake.

It is necessary to cross two huge green spaces, the Jardins de l'Europe or the Champde Mars, which are connected by the Bridge of Lovers. When the weather is nice, you can always see the Jardins de l'Europe and Champde Mars lying on the shores of the lake. At noon, everyone gathers together to sit on the grass and eat a light meal and chat.

When the sun sets, run, bike, roller skate...... The Pont de l'Aeus, the gateway to Lake Annecy, was originally a wooden walkway before being converted into the cast-iron bridge it is today. Some say it was once a place to find prostitutes, and a place where lovers in search of peace and tranquility came to visit. Legend has it that two lovers kissed indirectly in the bridge and will be together for a hundred years.

The Pont de l'Affair is a great place to take photos in Annecy, with the lake and mountains in the background, and on the other side of the C****duvasse lined with rows of plane trees, each season has a different scenery, very, very beautiful. The vasse canal, which flows into the old town, winds and turns, and finally connects to Thiou.

As for Lake Annecy, how beautiful is it? It's really beautiful, so beautiful that you don't want it. Thanks to the strict environmental regulations introduced by Lake Annecy in the 60s of the 20th century, the lake is now considered "the cleanest lake in Europe". More than 10,000 years ago, glaciers melted into lakes. Today, the surrounding mountains have a small river flowing into Lake Annecy.

There is also an underground spring in Boubioz, which is 82 meters deep, as its water source. (The row of piers in the photo can be rented with pedal boats and electric boats) (Dining boat, the one on the left bank is a boat around the lake that does not dock) (Boat around the lake that docks) When the weather is good, it is recommended to row in the lake or ride a bicycle along the lake. When it's hot, go straight to the lake.

On the side of the Lover's Bridge you can see the dock for pedal boats or electric boats, all for the same price, 19 euros per hour for a two-seater boat. Cruises around the lake (docked and undocked) and dining boats dock on the Thiou Canal on the side of Jaedins del Europe, and the ticket booth is located at the door of the boat, which can be seen at a glance.

The timetable of the cruise is subject to the scene, the boat that docks for 2 hours is 19 euros/adult, 12.7 euros/5~12 years old, free of charge/under 5 years old, and those who do not dock for 1 hour can directly board the boat and buy tickets. The price of the meal boat ranges from 21 euros per person ~ 59.8 euros per person, and the contents of the set menu are also different for lunch and dinner. The city of Grenoble is a personal favorite place for Snow Fall.

It takes one and a half hours to get from Annecy by TGV to TER, and the fastest TER is 1 hour and 44 minutes. Known as the "Silicon Valley of Europe", Grenoble is an important research center and high-tech industry center in France, as well as a university town. In Grenoble, the school also has a ski break for students to go skiing.

This is the mecca for skiers, the heart of the Alps. There are many large and small ski resorts around the city, and one of the only two places in France where you can go glacier skiing in summer is located in nearby Les Deux Alpes. When you arrive in Gno, you can first go to the tourist office to buy a grenoblepass.

When the snow falls, the cheapest pass is that you can choose three items by yourself, and the snow falls on the cable car, the small train and a one-day transportation ticket. But now that the snow has fallen, it has become possible to access almost all attractions, including transportation, and the price only distinguishes the number of days. Along the Isère, on the south bank, is the city center of Grenoble.

(Old Town & Pedestrian Zone), heading north is the Bastille fortress perched on top of a hill. You can see four groups of ball gondolas running in both directions, connecting the gondola station to the fortress. The cable car is not only stylish, but also very fast. When I was queuing up at the cable car station, I met the guests who were going to the mountains for a wedding.

The mighty team made Xueluo look confused, after all, there was no such group of people a while ago, and they came out of nowhere. The fortress of the Bastille was built to defend against France. The southeastern part of present-day France (including Savoie and Haute-Savoie) used to be a territory called the Duchy of Savoy.

The capital of Chambéry, after which the snow falls will mention this place. So, in fact, it was the Duchy of Savoy that was resisting the French province of Dauphiné (a province at the time). From the Vauban lookout, you can see the whole city of Grenoble and the science park in the distance. And when the weather is good, except for the Vecor peaks.

You can also see Mont Blanc in the distance. The snow fell and I was really lucky, I saw it all. On the side of the fortress, there is a road that leads to a place called Grottesde Mandrin, which translates into English as The Mandrin Caves. There are not many people who come here, because the way down is inconspicuous, and you have to walk a short gravel road.

The construction of this continuous cavern tunnel allowed soldiers to move quickly between the turrets, and the cavern was large enough to reload it and fire at the enemy from a distance. So the attackers will find themselves surrounded by artillery fire from all sides, beep beep beep ~ feel miserable.

Then, Savoy built the cave in order to resist the Dofiné (first an independent country, then a French province), but the bandits of the Dauphine were braided more than 90 years before it was built...... And then, the excitement came. The fort was built at the beginning of the 19th century.

But in 1860, this Savoy was annexed by France. So, it's a funny story? Everyone is a family, and the fortress has no military use at all. The history of the construction of this cave and fortress is above. Xueluo has read Wikimedia literature for a long time, only English and French. Xueluo tried to understand and translate it, but the more she looked at it, the more twisted it became.