Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2014-07-19 Public domain in the USA. 382 Hallays, André 1859 1930 Hallays, Andre Fraprie, Frank Roy 1874 1951 Fraprie, Frank R. 20021940 The spell of the heart of France: the towns, villages and châteaux about Paris The spell of the heart of France: the towns, villages and chateaux about Paris Maintenon -- La Ferté-Milon -- Meaux and Germigny -- Sainte Radegonde -- Senlis -- Juilly -- The Château de Maisons -- The Valley of the Oise -- Gallardon -- From Mantes to La Roche-Guyon -- Noyon -- Soissons -- Betz -- Chantilly -- The Château of Wideville -- The Abbey of Livry. David Widger "The Spell of the Heart of France" by André Hallays is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This work is a descriptive exploration of the towns, villages, and châteaux surrounding Paris, focusing on their architectural beauty and historical significance rather than popular tourist destinations. The author invites readers to discover the hidden wonders and charm of lesser-known locales in France, through a blend of personal reflection and historical anecdotes. At the start of the book, Hallays introduces his vision as he embarks on a journey to Maintenon, which serves as a symbolic entry point into the heart of France. He reflects on the importance of memory evoked by historic sites, drawing connections between the present-day visitor and the past inhabitants who once frequented these places. His narrative unfolds a vivid depiction of the Château de Maintenon and its surrounding park, characterized by diverse architectural styles and lush landscapes, while simultaneously resurrecting the legacy of historical figures like Madame de Maintenon and Racine. Hallays emphasizes his admiration for the unique stories that these locales hold, inviting readers to share in the beauty and melancholy of a France shaped by centuries of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en France -- Description and travel France -- History DC Text Category: Travel Writing Category: History - European Category: Art 502300 2025-08-18T15:48:25.297265 text/html 487131 2024-10-24T08:51:16 text/html 41514848 2025-08-18T15:48:42.249192 application/epub+zip 41502854 2025-08-18T15:48:31.295237 application/epub+zip 253612 2025-08-18T15:48:28.138257 application/epub+zip 41765189 2025-08-18T15:48:49.530662 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 41727430 2025-08-18T15:48:38.502174 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407756 2022-09-21T05:30:33.715779 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 423320 2025-08-18T15:48:23.485308 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 403338 2024-10-24T08:51:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17698 2025-08-18T15:48:49.756616 application/rdf+xml 24266 2025-08-18T15:48:28.698231 image/jpeg 4603 2025-08-18T15:48:28.426211 image/jpeg 51381879 2025-08-18T15:48:25.956339 application/octet-stream application/zip fr.wikipedia