Category Archives: Loire Valley

Why Elizabeth and Stuart Came to France

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

When I met Americans Elizabeth and Stuart, who have chosen to spend their retirement in France, at a get-together of the Loire Connexion, I was immediately fascinated by their story and wanted to share it on My French Life as an … Continue reading →

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Deer and Orchids in Our Little Wood in Blois

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

This morning when we got up, Jean Michel called me from the bathroom whose first floor window overlooks the little wood behind our house which is part of our property. “Un chevreuil à côté du neflier”. Mr and Mrs Previous Owner … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Travel Photos – Château de Montpoupon

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Château de Montpoupon in the Loire Valley, just 10 minutes from Château de Chenonceau, is an excellent example of what can be done to make a small family château attractive to the public. A recorded conversation between a young girl … Continue reading →

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Paris kiosks celebrate 150 years – An excellent fortress: Chinon

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Only two posts on this Wednesday’s Bloggers Round-up (I’m a little pressed for time). Mary Kay from Out and About in Paris, brings us a very interesting interview with a kiosquier as Paris celebrates 150 years of newsstands. Niaill and … Continue reading →

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The French wine region of Burgundy – Interview: Daisy de Plume of THATLou – Official Butterfly Report for 2012

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s Wednesday again already! Burgundy is a wonderful place to visit and Carolyn from Holidays to Europe gives us an excellent introduction to its charms. It has beautiful countryside, fantastic wine and amazing bike paths. Abby from Paris Weekender interviews … Continue reading →

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Vouvray and a Troglodyte Restaurant

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Our lovely friends from Sydney, Redfern and Saint Vincent are staying with us in Closerie Falaiseau. They’re spending a couple of months visiting different parts of France and improving their French which is wonderful for Jean Michel because it means … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Travel Photos – Loche in the Loire Valley

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Loches, like Azay-le-Rideau, is on the banks of the Indre. Château de Loches, which consists of the 10th to 12th century collegiate church of St Ours, the early 15th century Logis Royal built by Charles VII and the 12th century … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Chateaux in the Loire Valley

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

There are so many wonderful places to visit in the Loire Valley that newcomers to the region often need guidance. It’s pointless saying “Chenonceau is my favourite. You should go there” or “Forget about Chambord, there’s nothing to see”. Each … Continue reading →

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Château d’Azay-le-Rideau

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Azay-le-Rideau has always been one of my favourite châteaux in the Loire Valley although it doesn’t have the majesty of Chambord, Chaumont or Chenonceau, which is not surprising because it’s not a royal castle. The original fortress was bought  by … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday in Château country

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

It hardly seems like a year ago that we got the keys to Closerie Falaiseau, our 400-year-old Renaissance house in Blois in the Loire Valley. We decided to take the weekend off and visit some more châteaux. We thought that … Continue reading →

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