Category Archives: Loire Valley châteaux

Roses, Chambord Gardens and a Birthday

Posted on October 19, 2017 by Rosemary Kneipp

I think I should begin with an explanation about why I haven’t posted since the begininng of June! It’s very simple – lack of time! I used to post every day when on holidays but realised that Jean Michel had … Continue reading →

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Sound & Light at Blois Castle

Posted on August 30, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

I am not a great fan of sound & light shows but I think I should go to the one at Blois Castle so I can recommend it (or not) to visitors. As residents of Blois, we have free passes … Continue reading →

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Cycling in the Loire – Luynes to Langeais: Castles & Troglodytes

Posted on August 18, 2016 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s one of those perfect summer days in the Loire Valley and we’ve chosen to cycle from Luynes to Langeais via a loop we’ve found in our La Touraine à vélo book. Luynes is about 50 minutes from Blois by … Continue reading →

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Best Nine Instagram Photos for 2015

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

These are my nine most “liked” photos on Instagram for the year. Four are châteaux of the Loire and two are the flowers in my garden! Top: Chenonceau, Sully, my wisteria Middle: Grenada, foie gras and vouvray in front of our fireplace, Chambord … Continue reading →

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Loire à vélo: Cycling from Tours to Château de Villandry

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

Another beautiful sunny autumn day when it’s warm enough to cycle. I’ve been wanting to see the gardens at Château de Villandry ever since Susan from Days on the Claise mentioned that the late summer planting was at its peak and the … Continue reading →

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Visit the Loire without a Car based in Blois

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

The Loire Valley with its famous châteaux, especially Chenonceau, Chambord, Chaumont and Cheverny, is only a couple of hours from Paris by train or car. Visiting the area by car provides the greatest freedom but not everyone wants the added … Continue reading →

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Taking the Bike Ferry across the Loire between Blois and Chambord – Loire à Vélo

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s Sunday again and unlike last week, we wake up to a bright blue sky. We have breakfast and are out of the house at the unusually early hour of 11 am – but we have a boat to catch. … Continue reading →

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The First Day of Summer & Cycling Itinerary N° 9

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s the summer solstice – 21st June – which in Europe is officially the first day of summer. We get up very late and have a full breakfast, including tostadas, which we were introduced to in Grenada in January.  By … Continue reading →

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May Flowers in the Country

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

Last time, I took you on a tour of my garden in May. I thought you might like to see the wild flowers in the surrounding countryside as well. Here are the photos I took last Friday when we cycled along the … Continue reading →

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The Secret Châteaux of the Loire Valley – Langeais, Villesavin, Montpoupon & Beauregard

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Rosemary Kneipp

First published in The Good Life France My top ten châteaux and castles in the Loire Valley are the four “Cs” – Chenonceau, Chambord, Cheverny and Chaumont – followed by the royal castles of Amboise and Blois, all of which … Continue reading →

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