The first time we went to Lavardin, we couldn’t go into the Romanesque church of Saint Genest but this time it was open. It has a spectacular set of murals and two frescos. This panel has a phoenix in the centre (symbol of the resurrection); below is a pelican feeding its babies with its own …
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Hilltop Castle – Château perché
Before I describe the castle in the photo, I’d just like to say that I’ve been having scheduling problems with Loire Daily Photo recently. I’m hoping the problem has been solved. Founded by the Counts of Vendôme in the 9th century, the feudal castle at Lavardin in the Loir Valley about 20 K from Vendôme …
All lined up – Tout aligné
Lilian Allouin, a friend and neighbour from Les Grouets, took this photo of old shoes filled with plants lined up on the wall of a friend’s house in the pretty little village of Lavardin. C’est Liliane Allouin, amie et voisine des Grouets, qui a pris cette photo de ces vieilles chaussures garnies de plantes chez …