Monday's chateau...Chateau d'Azay-le-Ferron,

 

Monday's destination is Chateau d'Azay-le-Ferron. This remarkable structure, which dates back to the 15th and 17th centuries, is situated in the commune of Azay-le-Ferron in the department of Indre (36).

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...our favourite at the Garden Festival.

 

Not only is it our favourite bench at the Garden Festival but it also serves as a perfect spot for a little bit of respite and relaxation amid the beauty of nature .

On the streets of Touraine...in Cravant-les-Coteaux

Rue Principale

 

Bon week-end à tous - from a damp Touraine.

 

The keep at Chateau du Grand Pressigny.

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...from balloon flight over Chateau de Chenonceau.

Image @iamjamescraig

 

Wednesday for windows...at Chateau de Saumut

 

Some of the windows of Chateau de Saumur.

Images from the International Garden Festival - 3

 

You can see all the gardens here.

Monday's chateau...Chateau de Saumur,

Up close the the chateau at Saumur takes on a fairytale-esque  appearance which belies its stark interior but there can be no denying its dominance over this historical little town. 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...more at Domaine Chaumont-sur-Loire

 

Check out all that is on offer at Chateau Chaumont-sur-Loire here: 

Saturday on the streets...of Saumur.

 

Rue Franklin Roosevelt in Saumur.

Bon week-end à tous - have a good weekend everyone...why not visit the Garden Festival?

 

This lady did and was happy to find her inner princess!

More on the International Garden Festival here:

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...moving art at Chaumont-sur-Loire.

A piece of art 'En Plein Midi' by Klaus Pinter which used to sit in the impressive  stable block at Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire but has now found a home in the grounds.

The new piece in its place is called 'Le Locataire' by Gloria Friedmann.

Inside out at Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire

 

Views over the river Loire

Views over the grounds.

Images from the International Garden Festival - 2

 

You can see all the gardens here.

Images from the International Garden Festival - 1

You can see all the gardens here.

Monday's chateau...Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire.

This week we will be focussing on Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire and its garden festival. 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...at the garden festival.

 

 Some of the benches featured at this year's International Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire.

On the streets of Touraine...La Celle-Guenand

 

Rue du Château La Celle-Guenand

Bon week-end à tous - have a good weekend everyone, why not visit the Garden Festival?

 

Still time to visit this year's International Garden Festival at Chateau de Chaumont-sur-Loire.

Thursday's 'taken in Touraine'...Chateau d'Amboise from across the river.

 

Chateau d'Amboise captured on Tuesday