The name of the town derives from the Latin: Noviomagus Lexoviorum (“Noviomagus of the Lexovii”). The town was originally known in Celtic as Novio Magos (“New Field”, “New Market”), which was Latinized as Noviomagus. Owing to the large number of similarly-named cities, however, it was necessary to specify where this one was located. The local […]
Lessay is a commune in the Manche department in north-western France. On 1 January 2016, the former commune of Angoville-sur-Ay was merged into Lessay. Lessay is a small town in the centre of the Cotentin Peninsula, Normandy. Abbey Holy Trinity Lessay (Abbaye de la Sainte-Trinité) is the main focus of the small town of Normandy. […]
The Mont-Saint-Michel is one of Europe’s most unforgettable sights. Set in the mesmerising bay where Normandy and Brittany merge, the island draws the eye from great distances. The island is located about 1 kilometre off the country’s North Western coast, at the mouth of the Couesnon River near to Avranches and is circa 17 acres […]
Caen was known in Roman times as ‘Catumagos’, from the Gaulish roots magos meaning ‘field’ and catu meaning ‘combat’. It remained a minor settlement throughout the Roman period and began to see major development commence in the 10th century, under the patronage of the Dukes of Normandy. Around 1060, William the Conqueror began construction of […]
The beautiful city of Saint Malo in Brittany was built on a rock standing in a naturally defensive position at the mouth of the river Rance. St Malo has a population of around 46,097 and has some of the best sandy beaches on the Emerald Coast. In the 16th century St Malo’s importance as a […]
As the recent pandemic has affected us all in many ways, we must prepare for the new norm in how we travel, meet and conduct our daily lives. The reality is we need to be aware and adhere the rules of the country you decide to travel to.
Saint-Brieuc is a commune in the Cotes d’Armor department in Brittany and has a population of around 44,370. It is a lovely and enchanting place. When you arrive, you will want to take to the seas whether aboard the Grand Lejon vintage sailing yacht or along the coast on foot. Overlook the sea and enjoy […]
The city of Dinan is situated in the north west of France and has a population of around 14,170. Dinan is not only very popular, it is also regarded as one of the best preserved and most beautiful Medieval small towns in Brittany. Some may say its like a picture postcard. Dinan’s port is stunning […]
As the generation known as ‘millennials’ age and have families of their own they’re turning to estate planning. As this is a generation who have matured squarely in the information age, they’re also more likely to hold digital assets, so we need to start looking at how to deal with these. Unfortunately, there is a dearth of law in the UK covering the succession of digital assets.
