Thursday 28 September 2017

Brocantes,vide-greniers this weekend Sunday 1st October in the Loire Valley


Brocantes / vide greniers Sunday 1st October

* Up to 50 stalls ** 50 to 100 stalls *** 100 to 200 stalls ****More than 200 stalls    ? Unknown


BALLAN MIRE  Vide-greniers ***

BRECHES  Brocante et Marché Gourmand ?

CHINON  Vide-greniers *

MARCILLY SUR VIENNE  Brocante Vide-greniers **

ROCHECORBON  Vide-greniers ***

SAINT ETIENNE DE CHIGNY  Fête de l'Automne - Vide Greniers ***

SAINT MARTIN LE BEAU  Vide Grenier **

TOURS  Vide-greniers Place des Halles ?








Wednesday 27 September 2017

Saturday 23 September 2017

. Randonnée des Fruits d'Automne


LE GRAND-PRESSIGNY -   Randonnée des Fruits d'Automne

Why not come and join us on in the sun for the annual Autumn walk on Sunday 24th. Meeting point: Salle des Fêtes. Rue de la Butte. Departure 14 hrs. 12 km. 3 € for club members - 3.50 €  non-members- Free for under 18 years old. Check-in after 14:00. Coffee & gingerbread on departure. Provisioning at midpoints. Pastries with autumn fruits after walk. Dogs on a leash accepted. Provide 'city' shoes on the parquet floor of the salle des fetes. 


Thursday 21 September 2017

Brocantes,vide-greniers this weekend Sunday 24th September in the Loire Valley

Brocantes / vide greniers Sunday 24th September

* Up to 50 stalls ** 50 to 100 stalls *** 100 to 200 stalls ****More than 200 stalls    ? Unknown


AMBOISE  Vide-greniers ?

ATHEE SUR CHER  Vide Grenier **

BLERE  Broc' du Moulin **

CHEDIGNY  Vide-greniers Brocante *****

COUESMES  Brocante **

JOUE LES TOURS  Fête de Quartier de la Vallée Violette **

NAZELLES NEGRON  Brocante Vide-greniers ***

NEUILLE PONT PIERRE  Vide-greniers ?

SAINT PIERRE DES CORPS  Vide-greniers ***

TOURS  Brocante des Bords du Cher

TOURS  Brocante BD Béranger ***

VILLEPERDUE  Vide Grenier **


Festival de Loire 2017 - Orleans France


For more detail visit our page on the festival here

Wednesday 20 September 2017

Detailed response...Chateau de Cheverny


Yesterdays detail sits atop of the the towers of the delightful Chateau de Cheverny


Did you know ...


...that the architecture,minus these two towers was the inspiration for the home of Captain Haddock in Herge's Tintin adventures.

Monday 18 September 2017

Loire Valley September flowers


September flowers on the banks of the river Creuse in Barrou 

You can see more of my 'nature' picks here Loire Valley nature

Sunday 17 September 2017

Free Loire Valley chateaux visits

As part of the 'Journees du Patrimoine' weekend you can take advantage of free cultural visits including the chateaux at...




Thursday 14 September 2017

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS...Les Journées du Patrimoine 2017

EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS
'Les Journées du Patrimoine 2017'

Every year, on the third weekend of September, heritage sites throughout the Loire Valley open their doors and share their history with you some free to enter, others at a reduced rate.

Jazz in Touraine


http://www.jazzentouraine.com/

Check out what else is on in September on our    

'what's on page'

Wednesday 13 September 2017

Brocantes,vide-greniers this weekend Saturday 16th/Sunday 17th September in the Loire Valley


Brocantes / vide greniers Saturday 16th September

* Up to 50 stalls ** 50 to 100 stalls *** 100 to 200 stalls ****More than 200 stalls    ? Unknown

BEAUMONT VILLAGE  Foire aux Melons, Vide-greniers ?

CINQ MARS LA PILE  Vide-greniers ?

LA RICHE  10ème Grand Vide Greniers Geant ****

TOURS  Vide-greniers rue Viollet le duc ?


Brocantes / vide greniers Sunday 17th September

* Up to 50 stalls ** 50 to 100 stalls *** 100 to 200 stalls ****More than 200 stalls    ? Unknown


ARTANNES SUR INDRE  Vides-greniers - Brocante d'Automne ***

CHAMBRAY LES TOURS  Vide-greniers ***

CHINON  Brocante Mensuelle **

CORMERY  27ème Brocante & Vide-grenier *****

JOUE LES TOURS  Vide Grenier ***

MONTBAZON  Brocante Vide-greniers ?

MONTLOUIS SUR LOIRE  Vide Grenier ***
  
SAINT FLOVIER  Brocante & Vide Greniers **

TOURS  Vide-greniers ****

TRUYES  Brocante Vide-greniers?

VILLIERS AU BOUIN  Brocante *
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VOUVRAY  27ème Brocante de Vouvray ***






Sunday 10 September 2017

Saturday 9 September 2017

September in the Loire Valley


September is a great time to visit the Loire Valley in France, the major attractions and popular towns are a little quieter and the weather, settling around the low 20's can be very agreeable.



The formal gardens and countryside still have much to offer...


plus you still have time to visit the International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire.


The days can end in beautiful sunsets.


If you are looking for accommodation check out 





Wednesday 6 September 2017

Brocantes,vide-greniers this weekend Saturday 9th/Sunday 10th September in the Loire Valley


Brocantes / vide greniers Saturday 9th September

* Up to 50 stalls ** 50 to 100 stalls *** 100 to 200 stalls ****More than 200 stalls    ? Unknown


FERRIERE SUR BEAULIEU  Braderie Vêtements ?

LA CELLE SAINT AVANT  Vide-greniers et Produits du Terroir ***

LANGEAIS  Vide-grenier de la Maison de Retraite ***

TOURS  Vide-greniers Place Rabelais ***

Brocantes / vide greniers Sunday 10th September

* Up to 50 stalls ** 50 to 100 stalls *** 100 to 200 stalls ****More than 200 stalls    ? Unknown


AVOINE  Vide-greniers ***

AZAY LE RIDEAU  Vide Grenier **

CINAIS  Vide-greniers **

DESCARTES  Vide Greniers **

LA MEMBROLLE SUR CHOISILLE  Brocante ***

LA RICHE  Vide-greniers **

LA VILLE AUX DAMES  Vide Greniers *****

RICHELIEU  Vide-greniers **

SAINT AUBIN LE DEPEINT  Vide Grenier ***

SAINT HIPPOLYTE  Vide-greniers ?

SEMBLANCAY  Brocante Vide-greniers *****
  
TOURS  Vide Grenier Beaujardin ****
  
TOURS  Vide-grenier, Marché aux Puces ?

VILLEDOMER Brocante-Vide-grenier **








Still time to visit Chaumont Garden Festival

The towers of the chateau at Chaumont-sur-Loire popping up over the trees

There is still time to take in a visit to the International Garden Festival at Chateau Chaumont-sur-Loire. It is one of the most popular events of the year here in the Loire Valley. The theme for 2017 is 'Flower Power'

looking towards the glass house at Chaumont garden festival

Umbrellas in garden bisplay at the International garden festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire

shiny metal ball in garden at the International garden festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire

tops of jars on display in garden at the International garden festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire

Reflections in mirrored garden at the International garden festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire

water lilies in glass house at the International garden festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire




Saturday 2 September 2017

Friday 1 September 2017

Loire Valley sunflowers

Sunflowers with large yellow heads

As the sunflowers begin to fade thought these pics might be appreciated.





Loire Valley yellow sunflowers with blue sky background