“The broom car” is a dedicated car that follows the bridal and guest cars from one location to the other. It usually carries a trail of pans or tins. We saw this more sophisticated version in front of Château du Rivau near Chinon last weekend. Below is the well-beloved Renault 4L built between 1961 and December 1992. …
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Downtown Chinon – Le centre de Chinon
I had forgotten how pretty the centre of Chinon is. We have only visited the castle in recent years. J’avais oublié que le centre de Chinon est très mignon. Nous n’avons visité que le château ces dernières années.
Château de Chinon
Yesterday we drove our daughter to friends in Chinon and picked up a couple of cases of our favourite chinon wine, La Roche Honneur. After a few disappointingly overcast days, the sun came out at last although the wind was ferocious. I had never see this particular view of Chinon. Hier nous avons accompagné notre …
Spires of Blois – Flèches de Blois
I’ve posted photos of Saint Nicolas several times before, but this is a new take where you can see the flying buttresses and the outbuildings of Blois Castle to the right with Tour du Foix tower. J’ai déjà publié des photos de l’église Saint Nicolas mais ici on a une nouvelle vue avec les arcs-boutants et les …
Troglodytes in Chinon – Troglodytes à Chinon
A wine-grower once took us by car into this type of troglodyte cellar hollowed out in the limestone cliffs. It was a real labyrinth. Un vigneron nous a emmené un jour en voiture dans ce type de cave creusée dans les falaises en chaux. C’était un vrai labyrinthe.
Winter's View from Chinon Castle – Vue d'hiver du château de Chinon
So many shades of grey and green on a sunless winter’s day. The Vienne River seen from Chinon Castle. Un camaieu de gris et de vert un jour d’hiver sans soleil. La Vienne depuis le château de Chinon.
Pigeon House in Chinon – Pigeonnier à Chinon
The beautifully restored pigeon house at Chinon Royal Fortress. It has a special story attached to it but I can’t for the life of me remember what it is! For more pigeon houses in other parts of France, click here. Le pigeonnier à la forteresse royale de Chinon joliment restauré. Il a une histoire particulière mais …
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