Sunday, 9 June 2019

Church on Sunday - Saint Gervais et Saint Protais de Savonnières


The church of Saint Gervais & Saint Protais in the village of Savonnières on the banks of the river Cher dates from the second half of the 12th century.


Inside the church the nave is divided into four vaulted bays and leads to a semi circular apse which contains the high altar, carved in cedar wood in the nineteenth century. 



   

The side aisles of the church are also vaulted and lead to individual side altars.


Where's Joan?


There is a modern painting of an unknown lady in the churxh but Joan is here in his most popular form.



The north portal of the church is of a Romanesque design is topped by three broken arches with heavily carved details of animals and griffins.


To the right of portal there is a sat of steps leading to small platform. This would have been used foe public announcements.




Saturday, 8 June 2019

Something else for the weekend...a sperkling day out!

Vouvray wine fair


Discover the wines of Vouvray presented by a variety of local winemakers in the heart of the troglodyte  caves ‘de la Bonne Dame’ a great experience – try not to be the nominated driver!.
Visitors can also enjoy gourmet specialties to accompany the wines.
Free entry. Tasting glass is € 3.00 on site. 
Saturday   2pm -7 pm
Sunday     10am -7pm
Monday     10am -6pm
Location: Vouvray - Caves de la Bonne Dame
Vouvray Wine Fair (Foire aux vins)

Something else for the weekend...a touch of tartan

This weekend marks the 600th anniversary of the presence of the Scottish Army in garrison at Châtillon in Berry. The town will be celebrating this anniversary during the weekend with an historical festival, at the height of the event: a medieval festival with a market, plus many animations ...Website