I like to redo update these wonderful monuments in lovely Chinon, Let me tell you about the former church Saint Mexme of Chinon. The church is a marvel of architecture , history and know them is plenty for this road warrior traveler. Chinon is located in the Indre-et-Loire department, 37 in the Centre-Val de Loire region. 47 km from Tours, 30 km… Continue reading The former church Saint Mexme of Chinon !

I am back again in the beautiful Centre Val de Loire region with many visits. These are all firsts amazing abundance of marvelous places to see in my belle France. I finally found me a castle that was open, and wow!! first time here and what a find! This is in the town of Lémeré in the Indre et Loire dept… Continue reading Curiosities in the Château du Rivau of Lémeré !!!

One of the best fairy tail castles of the valley of the kings or Loire is Cheverny. It has to rank as one of our favorites over the years. We were there long ago with the whole gang and now came back a bit less with the memories of the fallen in my family. It was a memorable visit… Continue reading The Château de Cheverny and Tintin !!!!

This is an enchanting castle with lots of history other than the castle itself. One particular one we love and have come often. I found me older pictures not in my blog, again, and they should be in my blog.  It is located in the department of Loir et Cher No 41 in the region Centre-Val-de-Loire, in my… Continue reading The Château de Cheverny, part III !!!

And again, taking you down the Loire valley of my belle France. I am taking you down to the fairy tale castle of the ladies! The town and castle has a peculiarity of the name but that is just history (see post). The place of course visited often, and need to tell you a bit more on it, … Continue reading The Château de Chenonceau, interiors ,part II !!!