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Homes by Design. 41, French Colonial

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Summary: The first French settlers in Canada brought their building methods and architectural aesthetics from Normandy and Brittany. This video visits historic homes in Normandy, built as the explorers set ...

The first French settlers in Canada brought their building methods and architectural aesthetics from Normandy and Brittany. This video visits historic homes in Normandy, built as the explorers set sail for the New World, and then contrasts them with architectural landmarks in early settlements in Quebec and the Maritimes.