Something for the weekend...

On Saturday the Opera House in Tours is hosting an open day and inviting visitors in to enjoy privileged access to the venue, including the costume storage area. In the afternoon, you can attend costume rehearsals. A great opportunity to get behind the scenes. We went along last year - very interesting and beautiful inside..

http://www.operadetours.fr/

Taken in Touraine

This monkey under the eaves of a house can be found in Preuilly-sur-Claise in Southern Touraine.

It is just across from the towns fabulous abbey church

Blois from over the river Loire...

Took this shot of the fine city of Blois last week on our way up to Beaugency.

Something for the weekend...

 Loire Valley Journees du Patrimoine - Heritage days

Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st September, 2014

Every year, on the third weekend of September, heritage sites throughout the Loire Valley open their doors and share their history with you. You can find yourself climbing towers or entering caves and public buildings that would normally be closed to the public. 

More info.here...

Something for the weekend...

Yes, a 'Tomato Festival'

In its 16th year, the 'Festival of the Tomato' returns to Chateau Bourdaisière in Touraine. The publicity says you can discover no less than 650 varieties of tomato – if you really want to. There will also be 50 exhibitors offering all things tomato! You can also visit the grounds of the chteau but not the chateau itself as it is a hotel.

Saturday 13^th  and Sunday 14th, September. 

Website: http://www.labourdaisiere.com/festival-de-la-tomate

Jazz in Touraine...

This year sees the 28th edition of ‘Jazz in Touraine’ festival which is being held in Montlouis-sur-Loire from 11th to 21^st September. Eight nights of musical entertainment with a mix of big established artists, rising stars and young hopefuls of the jazz scene. 

Web site: http://www.jazzentouraine.com/