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.
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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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The Open Fireplace – Le foyer ouvert
I always find it amusing to see the remains of a room open to the elements. I’m not sure what this building is at the entrance to the royal fortress of Chinon but it still has its original monumental fireplace. Je trouve amusant de voir les restes d’une pièce ouverte aux intempéries. Je ne sais …