The dazzling white of the southern façade of Château de Cheverny is due to the use of Bourré tufa stone which comes from the village of Bourrée in Loire et Cher, and has the particularity of getting white and harder as it gets older. La blancheur éclatante de la façade sud du château de Cheverny est …
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Wisteria, purple and turquoise – Glycine, violette et turquoise
I have already published a photo of this house, but on an overcast day. I think the wisteria looks splendid with the lilac and turquoise windows, balconies and fence, against a bright blue sky. J’ai déjà publié une photo de cette maison, mais il ne faisait pas très beau . Je trouve que la glycine …
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Cherry blossoms on the Loire – Cerisiers en fleurs au bord de la Loire
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.
The Royal Rain Spout – La descente pluviale royale
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.
Royal Weather Vanes on triangles – Girouettes royales sur triangles
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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Royal Coaching Inn – Relais de poste royal
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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Sur les Grands Degrés Saint Louis
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.
The Key to Heaven – La clé du paradis
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 …
Teeth on Timber – Dentition sur colombage
A few remarkable half-timbered houses have fortunately survived fire and war. This very toothy and voracious sculpture is to be found on Hôtel de Villebresme next to the Acrobats’ House in Blois. Quelques maisons à colombage remarquables ont heureusement survécu aux incendies et aux guerres. Cette sculpture toute en dentition et voracité se trouve sur …
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Tabernacle tourelle en saumurois
We found this fine example of a turret tabernacle in deconsecrated church of Trèves between Saumur and Gennes. Ce bel exemple de tabernacle tourelle se trouve dans l’église désaffectée de Trèves entre Saumur et Gennes.