From a window in Chateau d'Azay-le-Rideau

 

Vendredi à vélo - new theme for Fridays.

 

This one was snapped above the entrance to an antique shop in Montsoreau

Taken in Touraine - Le Moulin de l'Abbaye in Preuilly

Looking towards the 'Moulin de l'Abbaye' in Preuilly-sur-Claise from the bridge.The mill was originally built as a flour mill and later converted to a tannery. You can read about the history of the 'mills  of the Claise' here. 

 

Loches in December...

Tuesday for towns and villages - an autumnal Le Grand-Pressigny in Southern Touraine

 

More on Le Grand-Pressigny here

Loire Valley world heritage site.

 

Today we celebrate 20 years of the Loire Valley as a UNESCO world heritage site...and it's more than just its mighty chateaux!