Saturday on the streets of Touraine...on the streets of Azay-le-Rideau

 

Bon week-end à tous - have a good weekend...Chateau de Chenonceau.

image: Jim Craig

Chateau de Chenonceau from the basket of a balloon.
 

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine...Tours' botanic gardens in autumn.

 

Wednesday for windows...softening the look in Tours.

 

November at Chateau de La Celle-Guenand...

Chateau de La Celle-Guenand in Southern Touraine.

Monday's chateau...the walls of Chateau d'Angers.

 

The impressive slate and limestone walls of Chateau d'Angers.

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...no, not in Paris.

In the pretty 'Le jardin du Mail' in Angers.

 

Saturday on the streets of Touraine...Grande Rue Montresor.

 Grande rue in the beautiful Montresor.

Bon week-end à tous - have a good weekend...Chateau d'Amboise.

 

Chateau d'Amboise.

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...a scene in Southern Touraine.

 

Autumn colours on the river Indre at Loches.

 

Monday's chateau...Chateau de La Guerche

 

November at Chateau de La Guerche.

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...at Chateau d'Angers.

 

Not the worst view of the chateau at Angers!

Saturday on the streets...Angers

 

Rue Saint-Aubin, Angers,Pays de Loire

Bon week-end à tous - have a good weekend...welcome to November

Place Plumereau in Tours

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...Le Grand-Pressigny

 

Looking up to the chateau in Le Grand-Pressigny in Southern Touraine.

Wednesday for windows...simple things!

 

Loved this little window in Angers.

Halloween at Château du Rivau...

On October 30th, 31st and November 1st and 2nd from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Chateau du Rivau promise four scary and fun days!

Monday's chateau...has to be Chateau d'Angers.

Captured last week at Chateau d'Angers.

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...at Angers.

 Beneath the walls of the chateau at Angers.

Saturday on the streets...of Angers

 

Rue des Poeliers, Angers,Pays de Loire.

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

 

Chateau Sully-sur-Loire

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...autumn scene.

The river Creuse at the village of Barrou in Southern Touraine.

 

Wednesday for windows...in Angers

 

Loches skies...

 

Monday's chateau...Azay-le-Rideau, a favourite anytime of year.

 

Azay-le-Rideau,is a charming destination that captivates visitors throughout the year. Its stunning Renaissance château, surrounded by beautiful gardens and the Indre River, makes it a picturesque spot in every season. In spring, the blooming flowers enhance its beauty, while summer brings vibrant greenery. Autumn showcases a palette of warm colors, and winter offers a serene, peaceful atmosphere. Whether you’re exploring the château, wandering through the quaint village, or enjoying local cuisine, Azay-le-Rideau has something to offer at any time of year. a favourite anytime of year.

On the streets of Touraine... Rue du Commerce in Descartes.

 

October on Rue du Commerce in Descartes.

A reminder of the many choices we have...

 

 

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

Chapel of Saint-Hubert within the grounds of the Chateau d'Amboise.

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...a little colour for these grey days.

 

In Diane de Poitiers' garden at Chateau de Chenonceau.

The Diane de Poitiers garden vies for attention with Catherine de Medicis garden at the chateau, much as they did in real life!

Wednesday for windows...Saumur.

 

Pl. Saint-Pierre in Saumur features beautiful medieval architecture, highlighted by stone buildings and decorative elements. The nearby Saint Peter's church (Saint-Pierre) offers lovely views of the area's grandeur, complemented by the grand chateau that dominates the skyline.

October at Villandry...

The beautiful October glow casts a stunning light over the picturesque gardens at Chateau de Villandry, creating a truly enchanting atmosphere.

Monday's chateau...the magnificent Chateau de Chambord.

 

Today we feature the magnificent Chateau de Chambord a remarkable structure considered to be one of the greatest architectural accomplishments of the Renaissance. More here:

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...there may just be a 'sting in the tail'.

 

There may just be a 'sting in the tail' if you sit on this bench near Ligueil in Southern Touraine.  

On the streets of Touraine...Le Grand-Pressigny

Today on  Pl Savoie Villars,  Le Grand-Pressigny.

Dressed in pink for 'Octobre Rose'.

 

Le Grand-Pressigny

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...October in Descartes gardens.

 Today at the public gardens in Descartes.

Window dressing in Tours...

Bringing the outside in on Rue des Déportés, creating a connection between city indoor spaces and nature.