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Last of Summer in Blois and Stendal
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
Monday’s Travel Photos – Château de Chaumont, Loire Valley, France
When I first visited Château de Chaumont in 1997, I found it very delipidated. Last summer we spent a wonderful afternoon there during the annual garden festival. I discovered yesterday that it has been totally renovated inside and is now … Continue reading
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Tagged Catherine de Medicis, Château de Chaumont, Diane de Poitiers
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The Wonderful Gardens of Château de Chaumont
Every time we go from Blois to Amboise, we pass Château de Chaumont, which stands majestically above the Loire River, with a quaint little row of houses below. I visited it some years ago and was not very impressed with … Continue reading
