Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...Chinon

Bench with a view of the Pont de Chinon stretching gracefully over the Vienne River, more than just a way across, it's a passage through time. Built on foundations that date back to the 12th century, the bridge has witnessed centuries of change, war, and quiet resilience.

Mon banc dominical/My Sunday Bench - at Chateau de Villandry

 

Behind the 'Sun Garden' at Chateau Villandry

Mon banc dominical/My Sunday Bench - Small but perfectly formed in Beaulieu-les-Loches.

 

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

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

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench...

 

Sitting pretty in Chedigny.

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench, looking towards Descartes over the river Creuse.

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench spring back to back in Yzeures-sur-Creuse.

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench - small but perfectly formed.

Perfect little spot for contemplation in Beaulieu-lès-Loches

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench, by the river Cisse in Nazelles-Négron,

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench, awaiting their return / en attendant leur retour

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench - Descartes' gardens

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench, spoilt for choice in Descartes' gardens/ l'embarras du choix.

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench près de l'église du Grand-Pressigny

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench, at Parc Oriental

Parc Oriental Maulévrier (49)

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench, Église Saint-Mandé-Saint-Jean de Ferrière-Larçon

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench - Barrou

 

Mon banc dominical / My Sunday Bench in the gardens of Chateau de Brissac - not a bad view!

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