Friday, 6 April 2018

Something for the weekend - 'Carnaval de Tours'


The city has themed this year's event 'Around the world' with music in the genre Afro-Caribbean, Samba plus many others. There will be a 'village' set up on 'Place des Halles' from 12 o'clock until 7.00 pm and the carnival march will start at 3.00 pm from there. Just hope the rain holds off!

Thursday, 5 April 2018

Brocantes / vide greniers Sunday 8th April

Brocantes / vide greniers Sunday 8th April

* Up to 50 stalls ** 50 to 100 stalls *** 100 to 200 stalls ****More than 200 stalls    ? Unknown


BALLAN MIRE  Brocante ***

BOURGUEIL  Vide-greniers ***

DAME MARIE LES BOIS  Vide-greniers **

MAZIERES DE TOURAINE  Vide Grenier ?

NEUILLY LE BRIGNON  Brocante Vide-greniers *

SAINT LAURENT EN GATINES  Bric à Brac ?

SAINT PIERRE DES CORPS  Vide-greniers ***

SAINT QUENTIN SUR INDROIS  Vide-greniers Brocante ***

SAINTE MAURE DE TOURAINE  Vide-dressing ?

TOURS  Foire au Troc Boulevard Béranger ?

TRUYES  Bourse Puériculture, Jouets, Vêtements?









Wednesday, 4 April 2018

Spring into Loches for the market then see the light in Montresor.

Spring flowers on sale at Loches market

Why not head over to the morning market at Loches today then afterwards take in the  'Exhibition le Gemmail' currently on display in the 'Halle des Cardeux' in Montresor...should make for a pleasant day out.

Gemmail glass example

Tuesday, 3 April 2018

Tuesday for towns in Centre-Val de Loire - La Guerche

 

Today we feature the charming little village of La Guerche in Southern Touraine which is dominated by its mighty chateau sitting on the banks of the river Creuse.




A wander around the village however, reveals that there is a little more to this village than first meets the eye.



Monday, 2 April 2018

Monday's Loire Valley chateau - Chateau de l'Islette


Chateau de l'Islette just outside Azay-le-Rideau. The chateau is privately owned and is similar in style to its more famous neighbour in the town but well worth a visit...we love the tranquil grounds

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