Exploring Loches France From the top of the Donjon to the Dungeon
The misty foggy morning greeted us as we set out for a day-trip to the medieval town of Loches France. The day was Wednesday, Loches’ big market day and everything we had read indicated that this market is one of the best in the area. We weren’t going to let a bit of rain deter us from having ...
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Château de Brézé
Château de Brézé is amazing! It is a château under a château which is something we have never seen before. Up until the 15th century, the Château de Brézé existed as a trodglodyte dwelling, 11 meters (36 feet) beneath the main courtyard of today. [caption id="attachment_3526" ...
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Bourgueil
Located equi-distant from Villandry, Saumur and Chinon many wonderful little villages surrounded our gite. Bourgueil was one of these towns that captivated my heart. [caption id="attachment_3472" align="alignleft" width="399"] Home of La Galette Bourgueilloise[/caption] Our first few ...
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Fontevraud Abbey
The rain was driving down and we missed the small sign for Fontevraud Abbey as we wound through the seemingly impossibly narrow streets. Upon reaching the car park, we had misgivings because ours was the only car – was it possible that Fontevraud was closed or were we just the only people out on ...
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Luxembourg Palace
Luxembourg Palace, built for Marie de Médicis, houses the French Sentate. As I marveled at the opulence here, I had difficulty remembering that this palace is now a place of business – one which is tasked with the serious business of running a country! Situated in the 24 acre Luxembourg ...
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2015 Bucket List
Happy New Year everyone! Bonne Année à tous! I decided to celebrate the start of the new year by sharing my 2015 bucket list with you. 2014 started with lots of unexpected renovations/reparations at our house due to water seeping into our basement - quelle horreur! Our plan is for 2015 to be much ...
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