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Blogging the New York Times: A Normandy Chateau

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Well, here's one ten month old who's not growing up in a small space. “For Perry, growing up here will be nice with all the animals and his little school that we can walk to,” said Mrs. Taylor, an expat who recently purchased the chateau with her husband. For the price of a two bedroom in Paris, a chateau in Normandy...

 
 

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That's right, for the price of a 915 square foot apartment in Paris, they now abide in the 4,845 square foot white stone house. We often think about what we could get in other parts of the country if we left New York City, but a chateau has never crossed our mind! Read all the details here.

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I read this yesterday, and loved it -- except for their decorating skills! The plum striped and wainscotted entrance is horrid, and the other rooms they have redecorated have not fared much better... love the rooms they haven't tried to remodel though...

posted by mschatelaine on December 21st 2007 at 9:22am
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That place is so amazing in location that I don't think I can clamly comment. I am just too jealous!

posted by annaland on December 21st 2007 at 11:44am
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Well... I DO have to say, I like the outside more than the inside. But if they wanted to GIVE the entire place to me, I wouldn't complain. :)

posted by annaland on December 21st 2007 at 11:45am
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