the DONJON! (also the original chateau)

"Donjon" I think originally meant stronghold of a castle, but also means "dungeon" as in a prison. This place was, coincidentally or not, used for both. I'm not really clear on the etymology but I think it's interesting.

Nearly one month!

February 10th 2008
I've done a lot this week and I've been bad about writing down what I did, which means I kind of forgot some of it. I was shopping with my friends last week to try to see if there was anything good in the last few days of the soldes (there was 😊 ) and we wandered into the Gap, because the collections are completely different. I decided to try on a pair of jeans because my friend Christina ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am... ... read more

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