Stepping into the Loire – Les marches de la Loire

Every year the Denis Papin steps in Blois are redecorated. This year’s theme is water, the Loire and the Loire Valley’s 20th anniversary as a Unesco World Heritage site. The photos are marred by roadworks but I won’t have another chance to take another photo any time soon as we are leaving on holiday tomorrow. …

The Golden Globe – Le globe doré

This golden globe (close-up below) has appeared since we visited chateau de Chaumont in August. I don’t know if it is a Christmas decoration but it’s certainly attractive. Ce globe doré (voir détail ci-dessous) est apparu dans les écuries du château de Chaumont depuis notre dernière visite au mois d’août. Je ne sais pas s’il …

So irrésistible

That, surprisingly, is the name of the sculpture by Touraine artist Laurence Dréano recently purchased by Blois Royal Castle. By placing the couple in equilibrium against each other, the artist wanted to symbolise the strength that comes from people providing each other with support, solidarity and love. It’s in the grounds of the castle in …