EXCHANGE RATES AND EMPERORS

It had to happen. Scotland voted to stay in the UK and exchange rates Sterling to Euro a bit more favourable so property in France cheaper. Saw this little place that needs lick of paint but otherwise well together.

Got the keys so in we go!

Living Room, needs lots of furniture, not sure about the chandeliers

My Bedroom 

Margaret's Bedroom, not sure which I prefer.

Lots of old furniture that needs changing. It also has a great garden and forest of ~32,000 hectares. Previous occupants Louis XV and XVI then the revolution followed by being gutted. Re-found by Napoleon I, bit of work done for the First Empire make over then a bit later for the Second Empire make over. 

Don't know why Compèigne is not on the tourist route it's amazing used to be one of the 3 royal residences along with Versailles, Fontainebleau. Well enough of that, great place to cycle with 1000+km of routes to cycle and walk.  Off to Reims, did I hear a loud pop!!