Today it was 10 degrees and sunny but the wind was cold. We choose the village of Cangey near Amboise as our Sunday destination. Nothing remarkable but it was a pleasant walk and the church with its 16th century stained glass windows was actually open. Aujourd’hui il faisait 10 degrés et beau mais le vent …
Category Archives: Amboise
Happy New Year – Bonne année 2021
I could say all sorts of things about 2020 but one thing we were never deprived of was natural beauty. We are lucky to live close to the Loire River and its famous châteaux that we can admire from afar even when they are closed to the public: Chaumont, Chambord, Chenonceau, Blois and Amboise are …
On the Ile of Gold – Sur l’île d’Or
The weather was just perfect today for a meetup and mini-celebration to collect our foie gras from friends and celebrate two events with vouvray and financiers: a birthday and French citizenship. The photo was taken from the island in the middle of the Loire opposite Amboise. Il faisait un temps splendide sur l’île d’Or à …
Brick & Slate – Briques et ardoises
This unusual brick and slate-cladded building is at no 1 rue Joyeuse in Amboise. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to find further information. Cette maison insolite en briques et ardoises se trouve au numéro 1 rue Joyeuse à Amboise. Malheureusement je ne trouve pas d’autres renseignements.
Main Street – Amboise – Rue Principale
Amboise is very popular with tourists which is not surprising when you see the Main Street leading up to the Royal Castle. Amboise est très populaire parmi les touristes. Ce n’est pas étonnant lorsqu’on voit la rue principale qui mène au château royal.
A Hidden Gem – Un joyau caché
We were in Amboise today admiring the facade in the second photo when a lady pulled up in her car and told us to go into the property and see the Renaissance gem on the other side. No one really seems to know the history it seems. Lorsque nous étions à Amboise aujourd’hui en train …