Monday's chateau - Château de Châteaudun.

Rising dramatically above the Loir (no 'e') valley, the Château de Châteaudun combines medieval fortress walls with early Renaissance architecture. Its massive vertical stonework gives the impression of a stronghold carved directly from the rock.

“Each château tells a story — of kings, of artists, and of the dream of France itself.”

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Part of the “Châteaux of the Loire” Series

Every Monday, we explore one of the Loire Valley’s legendary châteaux — from royal residences to riverside retreats — each revealing a different chapter of the region’s story.

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Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench - Chateau de Chenonceau

A wooden bench set against the stone garden wall in the Russell Page Garden at Château de Chenonceau. Winter planting, clipped evergreens give the space a quiet, enclosed calm within the château grounds.

“On Sundays, the Loire speaks softly — and you have time to listen.”

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Part of the “Mon banc dominical” Series

Each Sunday, we share a quiet bench somewhere in the Loire — a small reminder that peace is often found where you simply stop to notice it.

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On the Streets of Saumur - sometimes streets give you space.

A quiet stretch of Saumur, pale stone walls, soft light and the rare luxury of walking without hurry or noise. These moments remind you how gentle a town can feel when it briefly belongs only to those passing through.

“The streets here don’t hurry. They simply invite you to walk, to notice, to belong.”

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Part of the “On the Streets of the Loire” Series

Each Saturday, we stroll through the lanes and cobbles of Loire towns and villages — places where every step feels like a story.

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Bon week-end à tous - have a good weekend everyone - from Valencay.

The Château de Valençay rises with calm authority, its domed tower and long classical façade overlooking carefully kept gardens. Once home to statesmen and diplomats, it feels especially serene as the week draws to a close, a place where history pauses and the landscape takes a breath. 

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Part of the “Bon week-end from the Loire” Series

Each Friday, we share a quiet moment from the Loire — a region that invites you to unwind, one beautiful weekend at a time.

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Taken in Touraine - Southern Touraine sunrise.

A weathered stone cross stands quietly in open countryside behind Le Grand-Pressigny, its surface marked by time, lichen and moss. At sunrise, the sky lifts into soft layers of colour and the surrounding fields slowly emerge in the early light.

“In Touraine, even the silence tells a story.”

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Part of the “Taken in Touraine” Series

Every Thursday, we pause somewhere in Touraine — a village, a vineyard, or a quiet riverside — to capture the spirit of this timeless Loire region.

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Wednesday for windows - rue du Château in Loches.

Each Wednesday, we look a little closer at the windows of the Loire Valley. the simple, beautiful details that tell the region’s story in glass, stone and light. This facade of 'La Chancellerie' at 8 rue du Château in Loches rewards a closer look. Carved stonework frames the windows with layers of classical detail, pilasters, cornices, and ornamental panels that speak of care, status, and craft. Even without colour or excess, the balance and precision of the design give these windows a quiet authority on the street.

“Through every window, the Loire breathes — calm, patient, and quietly luminous.”

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Part of the “Windows of the Loire” Series

Each Wednesday, we share a glimpse of the Loire Valley through its windows — small frames of everyday beauty and quiet reflection.

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