Category Archives: Loire Valley

Monday’s Photo of the Week – Tour du Foix, Blois Royal Castle

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

This photo was taken just before sunset from the area behind Blois Castle overlooking the Loire River. The Tour du Foix is part of the old 13th century fortifications.

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Moving from Paris to the Loire

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

At 20, I lived in Townsville on the north-east coast of Australia and dreamed of living in France. When I arrived here for good at 22, I spent a week in Paris then went to an assistant teaching post in … Continue reading →

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Top Tips for Wine Tasting

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

You may remember a post about Michelin-star restaurants that I included in my last Wednesday’s Blogger Round-up written by The Good Life France, an independent on-line magazine about France and all things French, covering all aspects of daily life including healthcare, … Continue reading →

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Monday’s Photo of the Week – Blois autumn afternoon

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

This winter we’ll be spending quite a lot of time in Blois. This photo was taken from the Mail Saint Jean riverside road looking towards Vienne with Pont Gabriel on the right. The second photo was taken downstream of the … Continue reading →

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Douceur and Le Coup de Fourchette in Blois – two new places to try!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s a rainy Sunday afternoon and we’ve finally taken the time to collect our Blésois passes so we’ll have free entry to Blois Royal Castle and the Magic Museum plus lots of other places. The pass will also give our … Continue reading →

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Auberge de Launay – an excellent restaurant in the Loire Valley

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

“This is the best dining experience we’ve had in the Loire”, says Laszlo, halfway through the meal, and I breathe a sigh of relief. It’s always tricky choosing a restaurant for overseas visitors and I wasn’t sure which of our … Continue reading →

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Last of Summer in Blois and Stendal

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

Today was our last day of summer in Blois. And, despite the sun, there was a slight chill in the air. We know that the next time we go there, in mid-September, autumn will be on its way. We had … Continue reading →

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French wine in cans – what is this?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

We’ve just cycled from Château de Chaumont to Candé sur Beuvron, a lovely little path through shady woods along the Beuvron River on the Loire à Vélo circuit. We reach the village and discover that renovations on the  pedestrian bridge … Continue reading →

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Blois Daily Photo

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

The first time I saw a “daily photo” site, I didn’t understand that it was part of a worldwide community called CDP (City Daily Photo), but I have seen several since then which have inspired me, and in particular Stuart’s … Continue reading →

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Friday’s French – chateaux and castles

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

When is a castle not a castle? When it’s a chateau. The two words have the same Latin origin – castellum, meaning fortress. The transformation from ca to cha in French is very common : cat/chat, cauldron/chaudron, cart/charrette, etc. In château, … Continue reading →

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