Tag Archives: Loire Valley

Wine Tasting in the Loire Valley Part 1

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Yesterday, I explained how I became a wine lover. Before describing my best wine tasting yet at Vinomania, in the company of Kathy Standford from Femmes Francophiles, I thought you might like to read her post first, seen from the … Continue reading →

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Summer Mushrooms in the Loire

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

We really have had a beautiful week in the Loire. Everyone in France this year, particularly in Paris, has been complaining about the awful spring weather and it was no better in Blois. But when we came back last week, … Continue reading →

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Our Pierre Ronsard Roses

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Yesterday, we went to visit Mr and Mrs Previous Owner in their new modern home about 20 minutes from Closerie Falaiseau and I learnt that the climbing roses on our original Renaissance railing are called Pierre Ronsard after one of … Continue reading →

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Gardening Again!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Yesterday, after I don’t know how long, the sun suddenly decided to come out, so we hit the garden. The trouble about grass is that it grows and if you don’t cut it often enough, it gets too long for … Continue reading →

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A Celebratory Lunch in Blois

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

To celebrate  this truly momentous day in the life of our couple – the purchase of Closerie Falaiseau, our beautiful Renaissance home in the Loire Valley built in 1584 – we chose L’Embarcadère in Blois , with its lovely view … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Travel Photos – Blois

Posted on February 11, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Blois is in the heart of the Loire Valley and built on the Loire River. These photos are all of Gabriel Bridge, except the last, which is a gabarre, a traditional sailing boat for transporting goods.

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Sunday’s Travel Photos – Chenonceau

Posted on February 4, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

Chenonceau castle is one of the 3 Big C’s in the Loire Valley – Chenonceau, Chambord and Cheverny – and it’s definitely my favourite. A ladies’ castle, built in 1513 by Katherine Briçonnet, decorated by Diane de Poitiers, extended by … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year! Bonne Année!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Rosemary Kneipp

These are the first snowdrops in the private woods behind the house we are buying in Blois, La Closerie Falaiseau. The photo was sent to us by the current owners. That, of course, is our big adventure for 2012. On … Continue reading →

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