Here I am again ,searching my vaults for nostalgic trips with the family that are still not in my blog; which is a way of my life’s history. I found another beauty that needs to be told. This time is the Belfry of Amiens or Beffroi (fr) a symbol of the city we have come… Continue reading The Belfry of Amiens!
Some news from Spain CXIIII
And here I am writing again on some news from Spain. Times are moving on and yes winter is coming along. Nevertheless,the horizon for travel is shortened and I still hopeful that by mid December to mid January will be able to go back to my dear Spain again. As Spain is everything under the… Continue reading Some news from Spain CXIIII
The Collegiate Church Saint Martin of Candes Saint Martin !!!
Again, our intention was to visit our friend winegrower in St Nicolas de Bourgueil and on the way back to see the fortress of Chinon,(see posts), but as road warrior trip has it on our way back home we stop at Candes-Saint-Martin (see post). I have heard of the Collegiate Church Saint Martin and all its wonders ,so… Continue reading The Collegiate Church Saint Martin of Candes Saint Martin !!!
This is Candes-Saint-Martin !!!
So this was the surprise of the trip to the Loire Valley. I intended to go for our wines in St Nicolas de Bourgueil and see the fortress of Chinon,(see posts), but as road warrior trip has it on our way back home we stop at Candes-Saint-Martin. I have heard of all the wonders of… Continue reading This is Candes-Saint-Martin !!!
The Fortress of Chinon, part I !!!
So here I continue in lovely Chinon and after some other things to see, let me tell you about the Fortress of Chinon. They are plenty of things to see and been all over by car and on foot. The architecture , history and just plain medieval ambiance are tops. Anyway for this road warrior… Continue reading The Fortress of Chinon, part I !!!
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