And while in the wonderful Île Bouchard we did some walking from our great chambre d’hôte or B&B (see post) into the town. Well this is a unique town as it is an island! Right in the middle of the Vienne river! It was a great find, and we love it; will be back as… Continue reading The Church Saint Gilles of Île Bouchard, part I !!
This is Île Bouchard !!!
Ah my road warrior ways in my belle France! Always beautiful and interesting indeed…This is the case of our latest trip in the Loire Valley about 3h30 from our house. We came by car of course, going first by toll roads A11/A85 and coming back on the D749/D751 free roads. I needed to rent me… Continue reading This is Île Bouchard !!!
This is Bourgueil !!!
And on our continuing saga of my road warrior campaigns in my belle France, I bring you again to the wonderful historically and architecturally stunning Centre Val de Loire region. We went for wine but got a lot more of nice places finally the chance to see them amongst the many unlimited choices we are… Continue reading This is Bourgueil !!!
The Vignoble de la Rodaie of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil , part I !!!
Ok so I am on my road warrior ways again, and all odds of travel restrictions,mask obligatory, health pass according to yours or theirs beliefs… I was invited to an open house of one of our favorite wine houses in the wonderful wine town of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil . Therefore we could not refuse !!!… Continue reading The Vignoble de la Rodaie of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil , part I !!!
Curiosities of Beaune !!
And as often happened in these time of viruses, staying at home, and looking at older posts in my blog, often realised there were many instances where I have not included some pictures. Therefore, this is as good a time as any to remedy that, and bring out some nostalgia pictures from my vault of… Continue reading Curiosities of Beaune !!
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