This highly original brick house is also in Souvigny-en-Soulogne.where we were yesterday. Cette maison très orignale se trouve également à Souvigny-en-Soulogne où nous étions hier.
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Souvigny en Sologne
Today while cycling in Sologne, we came across the delightful little village of Souvigny with its 12th century church (Saint Martin’s) and beautifully restored houses (see below). It is located about 70 km from Blois. Aujourd’hui en faisant du vélo en Sologne, nous sommes tombés sur le joli petit village de Souvigny avec son église du …
Joan, Maid of Orleans – Jeanne d'Arc
There are many statues of Joan of Arc in various towns and villages in France but this is the one in the middle of Orleans. The last time I photographed it, there was a funfair. Perhaps you remember. I’ve copied the photo below. Il y a beaucoup de statue de Jeanne d’Arc dans différents villages …
A Blue Brolly – Un parapluie particulier
Don’t you just love this umbrella for the urban cyclist? We saw this in our cycle shop in Orleans yesterday. Not that the Dutch need a special attachment. When we visited Amsterdam many years ago, I thought they were great riding along in their suits and holding an umbrella in one hand and sometimes a bouquet of …
CDP Theme Day: Young at Heart – Jeune de coeur
Today is City Daily Photo theme day when daily photo bloggers across the globe participate in a common theme. This month the subject is “Young at Heart”. I couldn’t resist sharing the anecdote below with you. This photo was obviously not taken by us. Credits to Philippe from BPF project. For other takes son the theme, …
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And Coffee Pots All in a Row – Histoire d'une cafetière … ou deux
Just after I took yesterday’s photo, we rode up a hill and came to this marvellous collection of coffee pots! Juste après la photo d’hier, nous avons trouvé en haut d’une montée cette merveilleuse collection de cafetières !
Welcoming Cyclists – Bienvenue aux cyclists
We’ve had a very busy weekend cycling. This photo was taken between Amboise and Montlouis. A local wine grower keeps a shady table stocked wtih water for passing cyclists. What a great idea! Nous avons été très occupés ce weekend à faire du vélo. Cette photo est prise entre Amboise et Montlouis. Un vigneron local accueille …
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Petunias
These amazing petunias are on the bridge at Candé-sur-Beuvron. I don’t think for one minute they get all the TLC that mine get yet they are ten tmes more impressive! Ces magnifiques pétunias se trouvent sur pont à Candé-sur-Beuvron mais je ne crois pas une seule seconde qu’on les bichonne comme moi je fais chez …
Green Algae Invasion – Invasion d'algues vertes
This is the sorry state of the Beuvron in Seur. Blue-green algae or pond scum results from algae bloom, a rapid increase in the population of algae which destroys the equilibrium of the ecosystem. It is main due to the excessive presence of phosphates and nitrates produced by agriculture. Voici le triste état du Beuvron Seur. …
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To the Forest Beyond – Fenêtre sur la forêt
I took this photo on Sunday from the château in Le Grand Pressigny in south Touraine. What a splendid view! And it was an easy ride up with our power bikes :). J’ai pris cette photo dimanche depuis le château au Grand Pressigny en Touraine du sud. Quelle vue magnifique ! En plus, c’est facile avec …
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