The Clemens' residence in Paris, France from November 16, 1894 to April 29, 1895, when they departed Europe to begin his world tour.

Abbotsford is a historic country house in the Scottish Borders, near Galashiels, on the south bank of the River Tweed.

Twain's father purchased the property in 1839 but the date the house was built is unknown.  Sam was living there by the time he was eight years old.  The family lived there until 1853.