We have often seen the sign to Guiche Abbey but it was not until we went exploring on our new electrically-assisted bikes today without having to worry about hills that we finally discovered it. We had to shelter from a downpour on the way! Once a Poor Clare monastery, it was founded in the 13th …
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Blois in Spring – Blois au printemps
This photo was also taken from the bike path in Blois yesterday. In another month, those trees will completely obscure the view. Cette photo est également prise depuis la piste cyclable à Blois hier; Dans un mois, les arbres en premier plan cacheront totalement la vue.
Half-timbering – Colombages
This little turret with its half-timbering is taken from an unsuspected garden in the historical quartier of Puits Chatel in Blois. Cette petite tourelle avec ses colombages est prise depuis un jardin insoupçonné dans le quartier historique de Puits Chatel à Blois.
Sunset over Blois – Coucher de soleil sur Blois
I hesitated to take a photo of the sunset over Blois with my iPhone as we drove back from the forest near Chambord today but fortunately Jean Michel insisted. J’ai hésité à prendre une photo du coucher de soleil sur Blois avec mon iPhone au retour de la forêt à côté de Chambord aujourd’hui mais …
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Back in Blois – De retour à Blois
Although we enjoyed seeing our friends in Paris and discovering a new area, we are very happy to be back home to our beloved Blois and Loire, especially when the sun is shining! Nous étions contents de retrouver nos amis à Paris et de découvrir un nouveau quartier mais nous sommes très contents de revenir à notre Blois et …
A Bench on the Loire – Un banc sur la Loire
Taken as i was walking along the Loire from the Laumer parking lot into the historical centre of Blois. I think our cycling might be over until spring. Prise lorsque je marchais le long de la Loire entre le parking Laumer et le centre historique de Blois. Je doute qu’on refasse du vélo avant le …
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Cathedral Tower – Tour de cathédrale
This photo is taken from one of the delightful hidden squares in Blois. In summer, there are at least three open-air restaurants. Cette photo est prise depuis l’une des jolies places cachées de Blois. En été, il y a au moins trois terrasses de restaurant.
Back Home in Blois – De Retour à Blois
I’ve been back in Blois since Sunday but it’s taken me three days to take a photo of Blois and the Loire! Je suis rentrée à Blois dimanche mais il m’a fallu trois jours pour prendre un photo de Blois et la Loire !
Rooftops of Blois at Dusk – Toits de Blois au crépuscule
After so many days of rain it was wonderful to stroll around Blois in the evening. Après tant de jours de pluie c’était merveilleux de pouvoir se promener dans Blois le soir.
CDP Theme Day – Shadow and Highlight
With rain most days at the moment, “Shadow and Highlight” was more than a challenge and I didn’t want to use my archives. This is looking across the Loire in Blois towards the neighbourhood known as Vienne. For other takes on this month’s City Daily Photo Theme Day, click here. Avec la pluie quasiment tous …