Bon week-end ! – Château de Cheverny in full bloom!

One of the most elegant châteaux in the Loire Valley.

Château de Cheverny sits proudly in its park, surrounded by formal gardens and woodland. The château is still lived in by the same family that has owned it for over six centuries, which gives it a particularly warm and lived-in atmosphere. The interiors are richly furnished, and the grounds include beautiful gardens and a pack of hunting dogs that are still used today.

The main draw currently however is the rivers of tulips that sweep through the grounds - a must visit if you have not seen before now.

Bon week-end à tous ! Have a good weekend, everyone! 🇫🇷🏰

Part of the “Bon weekend from the Loire” Series

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

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Taken in Touraine - spring flowers in the gardens at the Chapelle de Jehan de Seigné, Bléré.

In Bléré, spring settles gently on the grounds of a former graveyard, where bright beds of flowers bring colour to the quiet stone setting. A simple village scene, lifted by the season.

“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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April she comes...

At the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Tours, the windows look out over carefully kept gardens where spring quietly takes hold. Colour returns to the borders, softening the stone and bringing a gentle contrast to the formal lines of the building.

Happy Wednesday in the Loire Valley!

 

“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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Tuesday for towns of Centre-Val de Loire - Chartres.

A view across Chartres in Eure-et-Loir, where quiet streets lead the eye toward the soaring cathedral beyond. The twin spires rise above the town, a constant presence that has shaped the skyline for centuries.

“Every town and village in Centre-Val de Loire tells its story gently — in rooftops, stonework and narrow streets.”

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Part of the “Towns & Villages of the Loire” Series

Each Tuesday, we visit one of the Loire Valley's towns or villages of the Loire Valley — their streets, stories, and quiet beauty.

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Monday's chateau: Château de Saumur

Château de Saumur rises dramatically on its hill overlooking the Loire River and the town below.

From this angle, the château’s pale stone walls and round towers stand out against the blue sky, with its slate roofs and pointed turrets giving it a fairytale silhouette.

Originally built as a fortress in the 10th century, the château was transformed in the 14th and 15th centuries into a more residential Renaissance-style residence. It has served many roles over the centuries, fortress, royal residence, prison, and military academy and offers beautiful views over the Loire river.

Bon lundi dans la vallée de la Loire !

“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 – Picnic bench in Descartes public gardens.

In the public gardens of Descartes, this simple wooden picnic bench sits waiting under a clear blue sky.

The gardens are filled with spring flowers and open lawns, offering a peaceful spot for a quiet pause or a future picnic once the temperatures rise a little more. A classic Sunday bench moment in the Touraine. 

“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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