I don’t know that I would cope with cycling after wine tasting, but a lovely read.
I’m like Jean Michel and remembering where I have been previously. My friends are constantly asking how I manage it. It often stops us from getting lost.
Rosemary Kneipp
June 27th, 2015 at 7:12 pm
Ah, but we spit after tasting! We did have a glass of red and a glass of vouvray with our lunch though (and a siesta afterwards which I didn’t mention). Fortunately I can read the map even though I don’t remember the places.
Your beautiful photos cause me to say, “I want to go!” And so, we (hubby and I) plan to do so soon enough. This Châteaux au Vélo map sounds intriguing . . . where can I obtain one? The Loire Valley is the one area of France we look forward to traveling (solely) by bike ~ seems made for it!
Rosemary Kneipp
June 27th, 2015 at 7:11 pm
Thank you! I’m sure you will love it. The map is available free from the Blois-Chambord tourist office.
The chateau stands out so beautifully. The dovecote is a new term for me.
I used to call them pigeon houses until I came across the term dovecote. I think it’s so much nicer. Here is a series from the south of France you might like. http://www.aussieinfrance.com/2012/09/pigeon-houses-in-france/
Lovely to read about the cycling in the warm! It’s so wintery here downunder. Thank you.
Glad to warm you up! Although your winters in Sydney are relatively short and, in my memory, nice and sunny.
I don’t know that I would cope with cycling after wine tasting, but a lovely read.
I’m like Jean Michel and remembering where I have been previously. My friends are constantly asking how I manage it. It often stops us from getting lost.
Ah, but we spit after tasting! We did have a glass of red and a glass of vouvray with our lunch though (and a siesta afterwards which I didn’t mention). Fortunately I can read the map even though I don’t remember the places.
Your beautiful photos cause me to say, “I want to go!” And so, we (hubby and I) plan to do so soon enough. This Châteaux au Vélo map sounds intriguing . . . where can I obtain one? The Loire Valley is the one area of France we look forward to traveling (solely) by bike ~ seems made for it!
Thank you! I’m sure you will love it. The map is available free from the Blois-Chambord tourist office.
What a coincidence! I’m in the middle of writing a blog post about the Chateau de Presle winery, which I visited recently.
That is a coincidence! We only liked one of their wines but prefer another from Oisly so didn’t buy any.