Tuesday, 19 December 2017

Tuesday for towns in the Loire Valley - Saumur

The town of Saumur in the Loire Valley

The Loire Valley town of Saumur is steeped in history and has a great deal to offer visitors to the region.



From its chateau with origins dating back to the 10th century...



to its tank museum - the largest in Europe.



You can find out more here on our website


Monday, 18 December 2017

Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Chateau d'Amboise


Chateau d'Amboise resting on the banks of the river Loire

Today we feature the imposing Chateau d'Amboise sitting on the banks of the mighty river Loire.

View of the bridge over the Loire river from the chateau in Amboise

close up of roof and window details from the terrace at Chateau d'Amboise

The chateau has a rich history with links to many of the French royals plus of course its Leonardo de Vinci connection. 

Leonardo de Vinci statue in the garden at Chateau d'Amboise

You can read more here on our web page for the chateau.

Chapel of Saint-Hubert  in the grounds of Chateau d'Amboise as seen from Clos Luce

Friday, 15 December 2017

Something a little different for the weekend


Website

Bouges-le-Château
Castle of Bouges
15 rue du château
Friday, December 15, 2017, 5 pm > 8 pm
Saturday, December 16, 2017, 5 pm > 8 pm
Friday 22nd December 2017, 17h00 > 20h00
Saturday, December 23, 2017, 5 pm > 8 pm
Free wandering in the castle rooms with Christmas decor, by candlelight and the sound of the piano in the living room. Concerts with young soloists: Antoine Préat on December 15th and 16th and Kojiro Okada on December 22nd and 23rd.

Drinks and treats in the castle kitchen and the presence of Santa Claus will delight children!
€ 8 and free for children under 26 (Love that your still a child at 25)