I think this is a great sign! It so reminds me of Christopher Robin’s note to Winnie the Pooh “Gon Out Bizy Back Soon”. It is on one of the bookshops in Blois and says literally “Random Opening until 4th February. Outdoor activity. For all information 06 61 40 00 65. OPEN SATURDAY”. I’d love …
Category Archives: Blois
Linking East & West – Passerelle entre est et ouest
I’m embarrassed to say that although the footbridge to take pedestrians and cyclists over the railway lines in Blois, thus linking up the east and west of the city, was inaugurated in June 2015, I only seen the helicoidal ramp next to the train station. We came upon this wall recently and I realised it must …
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The Lone Swan – Le cygne solitaire
I can never resist taking photos of swans. They glide along so elegantly. The spires are Saint Nicolas, with the Blois Royal Castle and Foix Tower on their right. Je ne résiste jamais à l’occasion de photographier un cygne. Ils glissent sur l’eau si élégamment. Les flèches sont celles de l’église Saint Nicolas, avec le château …
Red Rooftops – Toits rouges
These cold sunny days produce magical colours in the late afternoon. Blois Cathedral. Ces journées froides et ensoleillées nous donnent des couleurs magiques en fin de journée. C’est la cathédrale de Blois.
Italian Light – Lumière italienne
This is the lovely Italianate façade of Blois Royal Castle built in the 17th century. Voici la belle façade italienne du château royal de Blois coonstruite au XVII siècle.
Italian Warmth in Winter – Chaleur italienne en hiver
This is a “traditional Italian restaurant” in Blois, near the cathedral, and the chef, I presume, is a graduate of the French Pizzaïolo School. It appears to be called Prodotti Freschi which means fresh products, a strange name for a restaurant. I haven’t tried it yet. Voici un restaurant traditionnel italien à Blois, à côté de …
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The Curlicue – La fioriture
I love wrought-iron work. J’adore la ferronnerie.
Sun before Cold – Soleil avant le froid
We’re in for a cold snap. The next photo will probably show ice or snow. (I accidentally posted this on my other blog). Nous attendons une période très froide. La prochaine photo montrera sûrement de la gelée ou de la neige.
Second Chance – Deuxième Chance
Since no one guessed who yesterday’s hero is, I’m giving you a second chance! I see I might have to pay a visit to the inside of Comic House to see who they are :). Puisque personne n’a deviné le héro d’hier je vous donne une deuxième chance ! Je pense que je serai peut-être …
Who's the Comic Hero? Qui est le héro de BD ?
I don’t have much of a comic culture so I can’t identify the hero in the painting on the outside of the Maison de la BD (Comic House) in Blois. Can you? Comme je n’ai pas une très bonne culture de BD je ne sais pas qui est le héro dans ce tableau à l’extérieur …
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