More photos from our trip to France, which is sadly almost over. Back to porridge and old clothes as my husband’s grandmother would say.
Overall, we saw chateaus built from the 10th century onward. Chambord was the most extravagant. Villandry’s gardens are beyond compare. French nobles certainly knew how to live! And yesterday, Ian and I had the pleasure of lunch and some sightseeing with author Alison Morton and her husband.
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Great photos from a grand trip. My wife and I did a similar one a few years ago and were inspired to create a new garden. Back to porridge!
Such beautiful pictures. Perhaps someday…
Loved those chateaus when I first saw them in National Geographic as a child. Loved them when I visited the Loire valley in 1978. And loved seeing them again on your blog! Thanks for sharing!
Looking forward to hearing about it soon!
Azay-le-Rideau is my favorite. The location and its size make it “homey”. Chenonceau’s location over the river is a great, but the dark rivalry between Diane de Poitiers and the queen Catherine de Medici makes it dark and heavy.