Something for the weekend...visit Chinon

Why not head over to the monthly brocante (3rd Sunday of the month) at Chinon on Sunday.  It is set up on the banks of the river Vienne on Promenade des Docteurs Mattrais (opposite the place Jeanne d'Arc).

It adds another dimension to a visit to this interesting town.

Most of the exhibitors are professionals with a lot of quality products but you can still find some little bargains.

Check out more on the Loire Valley here:

https://www.experienceloire.com/

Modern Tours...L´Heure Tranquille'

If you want to see a little of modern Tours then hop on the tram and head for 'L´Heure Tranquille' for a relaxing shopping experience plus you will catch a glimpse of the city that would not be seen otherwise.

The awesome 14th century bridge over the river Loire at Beaugency

Wednesday is Loches day here...

If you visit the morning  market and you should, be sure to visit the Royal lodgings and Dunjon after lunch.

Tuesday for towns - Le Blanc

Le Blanc in the department of Indre, (traditional region of Berry) is a town of two halves connected by its bride over the river Creuse but for a long time this link disappeared, as in 1530, the bridge that connected the two parts was washed away by a flood and it was three centuries before another bridge was built.

Monday's Loire valley chateau - Chateau Boisbonnard

The Chateau Boisbonnard on the outskirts of Villeperdue is a private resinence .The current chateau is the result of several reworkings and additions from its 14th century origins.

The main building, from the 16th century, was restored in the 18th and 19th centuries.