The Loire Valley and especially Blois
These willow bushes growing on the edge of vineyards in the cheverny area used to provide ties to bend the vine shoots along the wire after pruning. Ces pieds d’osier aux bord des champs de vignes dans l’appellation cheverny fournissaient autrefois les liens pour le pliage qui suit la taille de la vigne. This photo …
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Mauve and white grape hyacinths, purple, white and yellow pansies – with a red tulip ring-in. Muscaris mauves et blancs, pensées violettes, jaunes et blancs, la tulipe rouge renforce le camaïeu.
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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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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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.
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 …
You like it or you don’t! This platter with its eels and other fish, manufactured by an anonymous artist in the 19th century, is in the same style as Thomas Sergent’s majolica platters. Château de Blois Collection. On aime ou on n’aime pas ! Ce plat à décor d’anguille, d’un artiste anonyme du 19ème est …
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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We were so excited when we got back to Blois on Monday to see our first wisteria flowers of the year at Closerie Falaiseau. Qu’est-ce que nous étions contents à notre retour à Blois lundi de voir nos premières fleurs de glycine de l’année à Closerie Falaiseau.
A solar panel hardly seems appropriate on this beautiful traditional flat-bottomed boat on the confluence of the Thouet and the Loire. Photo taken from the Loire à vélo cycle path. Le panneau solaire ne permet pas de s’y croire mais belle gabarre traditionnelle située sur la confluence du Thouet et de la Loire. Photo prise depuis …