Chateau de L'Isle Marie, La Mancha, Normandy, France

Chateau de L'Isle Marie, my home for the next month.

The history of this place is the reason I am volunteering here.

Actually, after the house sit in Puget-Théniers, I wanted to go to a vegetarian/yoga place to see if I can lose some of the weight I gained there. However, when I saw the post for the chateau and its history, I have to come here, and I am so glad I did. The place is magnificent. The chateau and the areas surrounding are breathtaking.

            Just in case you don’t know the nobility rankings.

The Chateau

            King, Queen

Prince, Princess

Duke, Duchess

Marquess, Marchioness

Earl, Countess

Viscount, Viscountess

Baron, Baroness

Lord, Lady

Knight

Earls D'Aigneaux 

The castle has been in the Earls D’Aigmeaux Family for the last 800 years. However, the history of this area and this spot started long before.

This area has been inhabited since the paleolithic times, and it has been invaded by many tribes and countries all through the centuries.
From the Romans to the Vikings, to the Germans in WWII. In the next weeks, I will be posting about all the invasions and occupations.

Entry hall

Side view of the grounds

Next post: The Roman Times.