Château de Montpoupon

This is a view of Château de Montpoupon that most people don’t see – it’s usually the one in the second photo. However the bike route gives you the first view. Another advantage of cycling! Peu de personnes voient le château de Montpoupon de cet angle – la deuxième vue est beaucoup plus connue. Mais …

Azay le Rideau in Spring – Azay le Rideau au printemps

Azay-le-Rideau has always been one of my favourite châteaux in the Loire Valley because of it’s stunning location on an island in the Indre River, although it doesn’t have the majesty of Chambord, Chaumont or Chenonceau, It was built by a rich financier in the early 16th century during the reign of François I. Le château …