Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench - an autumn bench in Loches...

 

Bon weekend - have a good weekend from all of us here in Centre-Val de Loire

 

Friday in the frame - Chateau du Rivau

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Thursday's taken in Touraine...between Barrou and Le Grand-Pressigny

 

Wednesday for windows - bow window in Blois.

Tuesday for towns - the beautiful Montresor in October.

 

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Monday's Loire Valley chateau - autumn at Chateau du Rivau

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Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench by Etang de Bellebouche (36)

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

 

Vendredi à vélo - at Chateau de Chenonceau

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Thursday's taken in Touraine - secure in the knowledge that autumn has arrived!

 

Wednesday for windows - at L’hôtel de ville Beaugency

Tuesday for towns - Loches in October

 

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Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Château de Montsoreau - Museum of Contemporary Art

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Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...in Betz-le-Chateau

 

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

 

Vendredi à vélo - any colour you want...

 Colourful recycling at Paulnay (36)

 

Taken in Carcassonne...illuminating!

 

Thursday's taken in Touraine - early morning by Betz-le-Chateau

 

Wednesday for windows - here are some from Carcassonne.

 

Wednesday is for windows - at Château de Saumur.

 

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Tuesday for towns - staying in Carcassonne.

The 'modern' city of Carcassonne which contains 'La Bastide Saint-Louis' actually dates from 1247, it was created on the left bank of the river Aude to replace the one on the foothills of the medieval city. 

The 14th century bridge 'Pont Vieux' connects the old and 'new' cities.

It offers great photo opportunities as you look back on the medieval city.

Long narrow streets eventually lead you to it centre, Place Carnot.

Having crossed the 'La Bastide Saint-Louis' you arrive at the pleasant site of the port on the Canal de Midi which passes through the city as it makes its way south. So, visiting Carcassonne gives you two cities and a canal - well worth the stop-over!