Tuesday, 25 August 2026

The poet's walk...

Avenue André Theuriet crosses the Claise at Le Grand-Pressigny, named after the poet and novelist who lived in the area and drew inspiration from the villages and countryside of the valley.

If André Theuriet were to walk this road today, he might be surprised by how little it has changed. The Claise still flows beneath the bridge, the countryside is still green and peaceful and the village beyond remains much as he would have known it.

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

Exploring the towns and villages of the Loire Valley — their streets, stories, and quiet beauty.

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