Tag Archives: Blois

Outside My Front Door

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

Paula McInerney from Contented Traveller, whom I’ve already featured in my weekly blogger round-up, is publishing a series of posts entitled “Outside my front door”.  I was delighted when she asked me to contribute and I’ve been enjoying hearing from other bloggers as … Continue reading →

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Photo of the Week – Stepping up to Blois

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Rosemary Kneipp

We arrived in Blois on Friday and are here for a month, the longest we’ve ever stayed. This morning, we were rewarded with bright sun and blue skies so we went for a walk on the other side of the … Continue reading →

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Photos of the week – Through my window in Blois

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Rosemary Kneipp

We’ve been having lovely weather in Blois – very cold, with minus temperatures at night and sometimes throughout the morning followed by bright sun and blue skies. The view from my office window is unfortunately marred by those horrible cables. … Continue reading →

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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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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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An Autumn Walk in Les Grouets

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

The sun’s shining outside and we’ve just had lunch. Instead of getting back to work on a very boring translation and the Big Fireplace Operation respectively, I suggest to Relationnel that we go for a walk. What’s the point of … Continue reading →

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Another Three Reasons to Live in Blois

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

It’s Mei Lun and Alain’s last day in Blois. The sun is shining brightly even though it’s four degrees. We decide to go into Blois and visit the Cathedral area. We park on the mail, so-called because of a game called … Continue reading →

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Chariots and Pâté in Blois

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Miraculously, the sun has come out so I suggest to my Australian friend Mei Lun, who’s staying with me for a few days, that we go into Blois for coffee and maybe find some ginger tea. It’s warm for late … Continue reading →

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Back Home in France

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

By the time we leave Australia, I am starting to feel less of a foreigner. I can understand most of what people are saying and know what to do in a restaurant or a bar. OK, so I still can’t … Continue reading →

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A Painter Comes to Stay

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Closerie Falaiseau was almost ready for rental when I received a phone call from an American and his wife who wanted to stay for nine days, starting just two days later. I was having dinner at L’Embarcadère with Kathy Stanford … Continue reading →

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