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The Landmarks of Champs Les Sims
Seeing the sights of Champs Les Sims

With our sims gallivanting around the area, this seems to be an appropriate point to look into detail at what is going on in the town and where it is. Also, for the last time in this indepth report, I will point out how atmospheric the designers have made this destination feel and how impressed that I am with it. In the same way as they have done for China and Egypt, they have captured the essence of France in this well-crafted town and its surroundings.

(1) The Celtic Barrow is the oldest sign of any habitation in this region. There is a stone circle on top of the mound and this has been the scene of an architectural dig. Inside the barrow itself poses a lot of questions as it appears to have been modernised and added to over the years.

(2) The Eastern Watch is how the locals refer to the ruins that are on this island in the river. It is believed that these ruined fortifications belonged to the first settlers of Champs Les Sims. Rumour has it that the island is rich in treasures but the big question is how to get there.

(3) Champs Les Sims itself runs on both sides of the river. The town radiates from the Town Square, which houses the market shops. Most of the houses on the south bank tend to be occupied whereas those on the north bank tend to be unoccupied. The river that runs through the town is teeming with fish.

(4) The Eastern Hills Cemetery says what it is in the name. Like all of the other cemeteries, it has a mausoleum that can be explored and it also has various sepulchres and graves for the sims to mourn at. There are some private tombs at the back, which may be good for liberating of their treasures.

(5) The Gallerie D'Art is somewhere that we have been before. It has Chinese & Egyptian exhibitions and conveniently has a usable double bed. This is useful if a sim is exploring and either does not have a tent or they just want a good night's sleep. There is a large set of tombs underneath this museum. One of the exhibits is a Chinese-style double bed. This might be ideal to break up a long journey.

(6) Champs Les Sims Nectary is dedicated to the production, distribution and sale of nectar. Allegedly, the first nectar came from this nectary and was fermented by Jean Nectaux, although Admiral Landgraab tried to dispute this and hid evidence. It has all necessary facilities if an adventurer wishes to stay here overnight or just refresh themselves, plus the cellars deserve exploring at some point. Make sure you check out the shop before you leave.

(7) Chateau Landgraab is a very well protected castle and old residence of a wing of the Landgraab family. With more than one tomb within it, only the most dedicated of adventurers should be able to visit all of it. Although it might appear to be quaint and innocuous, this chateau is deadly for the unprepared and unlucky adventurers.

There are several campsites, marked on my map with a "C". There is an abandoned mine to be found, plus various fishing holes, one of which is rumoured to contain chineze fish. Once again, this area is very rich in things to do and to see and I am not going to spoil it for you all by mentioning everything.

Written at 05:35 on Thursday 21 January 2010 by Andy.

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