The Loire Valley and especially Blois
I hope that one day I will also run into friends at the Saturday morning market. For the moment, we don’t know many people in Blois but the people on the market are beginning to recognise us J’espère qu’un jour je rencontrerai aussi des amis sur le marché le samedi matin. Pour le moment nous …
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This photo was taken from Vienne. You can see the cathedral on the right, Blois Castle in the middle, Gabriel Bridge and Saint Nicolas behind. Cette photo est prise depuis Vienne. On voit la cathédrale à droite, le château de Blois au milieu, le pont Gabriel et Saint Nicolas derrière.
It was on our way to Amboise via Chaumont that we saw this lovely sunset over the Loire, with its flat-bottomed boats patiently waiting for the tourist season. C’est en allant à Amboise en passant par Chaumont que nous avons vu ce beau coucher de soleil sur la Loire avec ses gabarres qui attendent patiemment …
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This amusing rain spout is one of many on the façade of the 16th century Louis XII wing of Blois Castle. Cette descente pluviale amusante est l”une parmi plusieurs sur la façade de l’aile Louis XII du château de Blois construite au 16ème siècle.
These willow bushes growing on the edge of vineyards in the cheverny area used to provide ties to bend the vine shoots along the wire after pruning. Ces pieds d’osier aux bord des champs de vignes dans l’appellation cheverny fournissaient autrefois les liens pour le pliage qui suit la taille de la vigne. This photo …
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Mauve and white grape hyacinths, purple, white and yellow pansies – with a red tulip ring-in. Muscaris mauves et blancs, pensées violettes, jaunes et blancs, la tulipe rouge renforce le camaïeu.
Royal roof surmonted by magnificent ornamental weather vanes on top of the Louis XII staircase in Blois Castle which date from the early 16th century. At this height, they mustn’t get much maintenance. This post is our contribution to City Daily Photo Theme Day. To see other interpretations of the theme “triangle” from across the …
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The hamlet of Nozieux next to Saint Claude de Diray is on the old highway from Blois to Orleans which explains the presence of this Royal Coaching Inn or Post House. Le hameau de Nozieux à côté de Saint Claude de Diray se situait sur l’ancienne route de Blois à Orléans, pour preuve la présence …
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Lovely view of Blois cathedral from the top of the Saint Louis Steps Belle vue de la cathédrale de Blois depuis la partie haute des Grands Degrés Saint Louis.
I have already published a photo of Saint Pierre in Montlivaut. Today, while cycling, we were able to borrow the key from the grocery store opposite to visit the inside. During the internal restoration, 15th century wall paintings were discovered. One panel depicts the Trinity while the other shows Saint Denis’ last mass. J’ai déjà …