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Another day in the countryside in a charming family home. Breakfast was a baguette and some tea. Lunch was plucked from the ground and made into ratatouille, served with a sweet cherry wine made at home and followed by a selection of cheeses

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We drove 12 kilometers to the village of Pontigny for the Abby

Pontigny Abby on Wikipedia

Saint Edmund, Archbishop of Canterbury has a shrine here

St.Edmund on Wikipedia

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Next stop was St Florentin with it’s impressive stained glass. I was sure to sample a small Florentin cookie/candy which was delicious.

More info on St Florentin

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