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    Found my new home..

    Today it was a rather slow but I managed to get out and explore a nearby small medieval town. Immediately after I got off the bus I saw my new home: Chateau de Valangin. Also apparently it was my lucky day because today was a heritage day so all castles were free for today. Here is some quick history I learned from the woman who was manning the front booth:

    1150 the castle was built for the first time and was a house for soldiers

    1315-1650ish it was a lords house

    After that it was turned into a prison and much larger building being 5 stories and larger in length. It was burnt down around 1747 when a prisoner set fire to their cell and caused the whole place to burn down

    1875 to now it has just been a museum

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    1. Beth Ann Fiedler

      You have a great eye! I wondered if you were sharing with anyone from UNF. They might be interested in sharing your experience with other students who could be interested in the program. /baf

      Regards, Beth Ann Fiedler, PhD Jacksonville, FL 32204

      All correspondence is meant solely for the intended recipient. Unauthorized copying or distribution of this message or any attached documents is prohibited. Beth Ann Fiedler

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