Montchanin is a commune in the Saône-et-Loire department in the region of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in eastern France. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Tourist Spot Attractions In Montchanin
1. Abbaye de FontenayMontbard The Abbey of Fontenay is a former Cistercian abbey located in the commune of Marmagne, near Montbard, in the département of Côte-d'Or in France. It was founded by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux in 1118, and built in the Romanesque style. It is one of the oldest and most complete Cistercian abbeys in Europe, and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981. Of the original complex comprising church, dormitory, cloister, chapter house, caldarium, refectory, dovecote and forge, all remain intact except the refectory and are well maintained. The Abbey of Fontenay, along with other Cistercian abbeys, forms a connecting link between Romanesque and Gothic architectures. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
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Du Pont Mansions & the Brandywine Valley
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Greenville Country Club - Wilmington, DE
Greenville Country Club is located in the rolling hills of Northern Delaware. Previously it was the estate of Eugene du Pont Jr. and known as Owl's Nest - the Tudor Revival style home built in 1917 on one of the highest points in Delaware is now the The Clubhouse building. Landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman designed the garden and tea house in 1928. Owl's Nest became one of the most famous houses in America in 1937 when on June 30th of that year, debutante Ethel du Pont married Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr., the president's son, and the reception for 1,300 guests was held at the bride's childhood home. With its remarkable beauty, the Greenville Country Club is a popular location for weddings and events.