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Sunday, 13 December 2015
I'm glad we don't live in ... Sunday 13th December 2015
In France, a commune is the equivalent in England of a parish so we are in the parish of Lenault. For addresses, most houses actually in the village will just carry the name "le bourg" (the village). We are, however, situated 2 kms outside of le bourg and for outlying houses the French give hamlet names. Ours is La Causserie which just covers our house, although others may include several houses. In the commune of Lenault, hamlet names include Le Hamelet, Le Jardin, La Saulnerie and La Fosse etc. All I can say, though, is that I am glad we didn't find a house in Crapouville!
Ha ha. I love signs like this. They're the sort that end up in those 'gift/comedy' books you can buy over here.
ReplyDeleteOh yes, maybe I should sell it.
DeleteLa Causserie definitely sounds like a much nicer place to live than Crapouville! :-)
ReplyDeleteI know although it would probably be easier for people to remember.
Delete*Sniggers* not great for selling holidays!
ReplyDeleteMemorable though!
DeleteHa! Brilliant :) I'm glad I don't live there either!
ReplyDeleteA friend does and it's very nice :)
DeleteI am also glad you don't live in Crapville. Should definitely be avoided!
ReplyDeleteBut it is very nice!
DeleteThat's a really interesting bit of information and I totally agree with you on the name! I guess the French would be absolutely fine with it?
ReplyDeleteCrapeau in French is toad so they probably think it means Toad Town!
DeleteHa I love it, is it a nice place to live I wonder
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up
My friend is very happy there!
DeleteHahaha! That is brilliant! I always love signs like this. #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteshows how long I've been in France, I took this to be "toad-ville" not crap town! But yes I guess it wouldn't be good on the gite marketing material!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, that does not surprise me, Phoebe! It would be easy for people to remember the name mind you.
Deletehehehe! That made me chuckle...
ReplyDeleteI chuckle every time I see the sign or go there!
Delete*spits out coffee* hahahaha I love place names :D
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