I think Red Pistachio is a great name for this artists’ studio and workshop in the old market quarter of Tours. J’aime bien le nom de pistache rouge pour cet atelier d’artistes dans le vieux quartier du Grand Marché in Tours.
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La Ruche
Doesn’t this little restaurant in the historical part of Tours look inviting? It’s almost like a stage setting! It’s called the beehive. Ce petit restaurant dans le quartier historique de Tours est bien accueillant, n’est-ce pas ? On dirait presque un décor de théatre !
Cathédrale Saint Gatien de Tours
More than 3 1/2 centuries were needed to build Saint Gatien Cathedral in Tours (1170 to 1547). It replaced a first cathedral built in the 4th century and a second in the 12th century, both of which were destroyed by fire. Il a fallu plus de trois siècles et demi pour construire la cathédrale Saint-Gatien à …
Beaugency Town Hall – Mairie de Beaugency
This beautiful Renaissance town hall, built in the 16th century, is in Beaugency, about 30 km north of Blois. Its 7,500 inhabitants are called Balgentiens. Cette belle mairie Renaissance, construite au 16ème siècle, est à Beaugency, à 30 km au nord de Blois. Ses 7500 habitants sont des Balgentiens.
CDP Theme Day – Swanning Down the Loire
I thought this swan on the Loire was perfect for this month’s theme of “movement” and also to announce a change of name from Blois Daily Photo to Loire Daily Photo to correspond better to my life in this part of France! For other entries in City Daily Photo, click here. Je trouve que ce cygne …
The Still – L'alambique
Jean Michel was most intrigued by this still in the courtyard of Château de Moncontour wine museum and cellar, not only because of its size but also the presence of an electric motor. The one he knew in his childhood looked more coppery. Jean Michel était très intrigué par cet alambic dans la cour du musée …
The Wine Press – Le pressoir
We found this on our bike route yesterday – an old grape press at Château Moncontour near Vouvray. It also has a museum, unfortunately, for us, closed on Sundays. You can also see the troglodyte cellars. En faisait du vélo hier, nous avons trouvé ce vieux pressoir au Château Moncontour à côté de Vouvray. Il y a …
Entwined carrots – Les carottes enlacées
As soon as I saw these carrots at the market this morning, I knew I wanted them! But when I asked the market gardener for the “entwined carrots” he didn’t realise what I wanted. Everyone was most amused! Dès que j’ai vu ces carottes au marché ce matin, je savais que je les voulais ! …
On the banks of the Loire in Tours – Au bord de la loire à Tours
A perfect autumn day in Tours on the banks of the Loire, with gabarres (flat-bottomed boats) on the left and Wilson Bridge on the right. Une belle journée d’automne à Tours au bord de la Loire avec des gabarres à gauche et le pont Wilson à droite.
The Lady and the Door – La Dame et la porte
I have no idea who is the author of this painting in Château de Chenonceau but I think the sobriety of the woman’s watchful eyes, slight smile, white ruff and black surround juxtaposed with the sumptuous wallpaper and gilded door is very effective. Je n’ai aucune idée de l’auteur de cette toile au château de Chenonceau …
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