The spires are those of the 12th to 13th century church of Saint Nicolas while the Tour du Foix is one of the last vestiges of the 13th century feudal fortifications. Behind it is the much later Gaston d’Orleans wing of Blois Castle, built in the first half of the 17th century. Les flèches sont …
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Royal Magnolia – Magnolia royale
This is a view of Blois Royal Castle that I love at any time but the magnolia makes it even more perfect. As I was driving and there wasn’t much traffic I was able to stop, wind down the window and take a photo! That’s why I love my iPhone. J’aime toujours cette vue du …
Out at last! – Enfin de sortie !
I hadn’t been out since our walk on Sunday but we got a small window of sun early afternoon and went to get some building materials and buy a few things at Biocoop. It rained for a bit then the sun came out again. It’s probably going to rain all day tomorrow. Sigh. Je n’étais …
Our Castle – Notre château
Blois Castle on a Rainy Day – Le chateau de Blois un jour de pluie
Sun on the Castle – Soleil sur le château
It is so wonderful to have blue skies at last! A real promise of spring. This is the beautiful italianate façade of Blois Royal Castle. C’est merveilleux d’avoir enfin du soleil ! Une vraie promesse de printemps. Voici la belle façade de style renaissance italienne du château de Blois.
Autumn Skyline – Horizon d'automne
My favourite skyline with the spires Saint Nicolas at centre left and Blois Castle just to the right and the Loire in the foreground. Mon horizon préféré avec les flèches de Saint Nicolas vers le milieu à gauche et le château de Blois juste à droite avec la Loire au premier plan.
A Castle in the Trees – Un château dans les arbres
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 …
A Bird's Eye View – Vue d'en haut
This view is taken from the same level as Blois Castle overlooking the market street below and Blois Cathedral in the distance. Cette vue est prise du même niveau du château de Blois surplombant la rue du marché et la cathédrale de Blois en arrière plan.