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Blois Chambord Cycling Itinerary 11 & 11bis
Most of our time in Blois seems to be spent frantically gardening, restoring fireplaces and making laundries, but this time, I’ve checked the weather report and Thursday looks as though it will be bright and sunny. We have breakfast in … Continue reading
Outside My Front Door
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
Posted in Loire Valley, Loire Valley châteaux
Tagged Amboise, Blois, Chambord, Chaumont, cheverny, contented traveller, Loire Valley
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Monday’s Travel Photos – Château de Villesavin
Château de Villesavin, which isn’t really a castle, is an hour’s ride on horseback from Château de Chambord and was actually a glorified worksite hut built at the beginning of the 16th century by Jean Le Breton who was François I’s … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Loire Valley, Loire Valley châteaux
Tagged Chambord, François I, French bridal museum, Villesavin
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Top Ten Chateaux in the Loire Valley
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
Posted in Architecture, France, Loire Valley, Loire Valley châteaux
Tagged Amboise, Azay-le-Rideau, Blois, Chambord, Chaumont, Chenonceau, cheverny, Ussé, Valençay, Villandry
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A Visit to Chambord the Magnificent, including lunch
The day we went to Chambord, we really needed the break from our fireplace renovation. What I didn’t realise is that Chambord has over 300 fireplaces, a few of which look remarkably like ours. We had decided to have lunch … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Loire Valley, Restaurants, Sightseeing
Tagged Chambord, Le Saint Michel, Loire Valley châteaux
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Monday’s Travel Photos – the Roof Tops of Chambord
Fellow Australian Susan from Days in the Claise, who also lives in the Loire Valley, but in the southern part of Touraine, has done a series of posts on Chambord Castle recently. We cycled there several times this summer, you … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Loire Valley, Travel photos
Tagged Chambord, châteaux, François I, Loire Valley
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Cycling in the Loire – Château de Chambord
My highschool friend Jane is staying with me in Blois for a few days. It’s quite hot so we’ve decided to cycle late afternoon and dine out. Jane has been cycling in Townsville along the Ross River in preparation for … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Loire Valley, Restaurants
Tagged Au Fil du Temps, Bracieux, Ca, Chambord, cycling in the Loire
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Meeting the Neighbours in Blois Part 2
Each time we’ve come down to Blois since we signed the final papers in April, most of our waking hours have been spent getting the gîte ready and planting potatoes in the rain. So this time, we decided we’d have … Continue reading
Posted in France, Lifestyle, Loire Valley
Tagged Chambord, cheverny, côte de boeuf, Les Grouets, Loire Valley, wisteria
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May Day in Blois
Yesterday was the first time I spent May Day in Blois. It was a good day. I woke up alive for the 3rd day running since I smashed my head into a very low authentic Renaissance beam at Closerie Falaiseau … Continue reading
