Loire Valley Outing
Nov 6th, 2017 | 09:33 AM
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I have to figure out how many times we'd be taking that walk.>
Yes Amboise's train station is a pain to get to from town center -could pre-book taxis but then pegs you in to certain time. Blois could be a nice alternative - Tours has hotels near its in-town station. Tours certainly has trains to several chateaus and just a few minutes to Amboise.
Yes Amboise's train station is a pain to get to from town center -could pre-book taxis but then pegs you in to certain time. Blois could be a nice alternative - Tours has hotels near its in-town station. Tours certainly has trains to several chateaus and just a few minutes to Amboise.
Nov 8th, 2017 | 06:41 AM
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<<Chambord is empty inside, but the double helix staircase is incredible.>>
Chambord is not completely empty inside. It has a substantial permanent collection of paintings, tapestries, furniture and art objects.
And there was a very interesting art exhibition (apart from the permanent collection) when we visited in August of this year.
Chambord is not completely empty inside. It has a substantial permanent collection of paintings, tapestries, furniture and art objects.
And there was a very interesting art exhibition (apart from the permanent collection) when we visited in August of this year.
Nov 8th, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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That's all true! We cycled from Blois to Chambord and when you see the château appear from afar ... it's magical.
My favourite château in general was Chenonceau ; Azay-le-Rideau and Ussé for interiors ; Villandry and Chenonceau for their gardens.
My favourite château in general was Chenonceau ; Azay-le-Rideau and Ussé for interiors ; Villandry and Chenonceau for their gardens.
Nov 9th, 2017 | 02:44 PM
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PQ it is châteaux. With a x. Like drapeaux chevaux etc.>
Like in: 5 Most Beautiful Chateaus in France (with Photos & Map) - Touropia
Naw speak English here man - chateau is an American word and chateaus its plural - no speaka French here.
Q- in French what would be the plural of Chenonceaux?
And why is the village Chenonceaux and chateau Chenonceau - weird nobody is sure why but according to legend:
Wiki: The difference in spelling between the Château's name (Chenonceau) and the village (Chenonceaux) is attributed to Louise Dupin de Francueil, owner of the chateau during the French Revolution, who is said to have dropped the "x" at the end of its name to differentiate what was a symbol of royalty from the Republic. As a result of her good relations with the village, the Chateau was spared the iconoclastic damage suffered by many other monuments during the Revolution. Although no official sources have been found to support this claim, the Château has ever since been referred to and spelled as Chenonceau.
Like in: 5 Most Beautiful Chateaus in France (with Photos & Map) - Touropia
Naw speak English here man - chateau is an American word and chateaus its plural - no speaka French here.
Q- in French what would be the plural of Chenonceaux?
And why is the village Chenonceaux and chateau Chenonceau - weird nobody is sure why but according to legend:
Wiki: The difference in spelling between the Château's name (Chenonceau) and the village (Chenonceaux) is attributed to Louise Dupin de Francueil, owner of the chateau during the French Revolution, who is said to have dropped the "x" at the end of its name to differentiate what was a symbol of royalty from the Republic. As a result of her good relations with the village, the Chateau was spared the iconoclastic damage suffered by many other monuments during the Revolution. Although no official sources have been found to support this claim, the Château has ever since been referred to and spelled as Chenonceau.
Nov 10th, 2017 | 12:38 AM
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Hotel la Breche is a very short walk from the train station in Amboise"you do not need to cross the bridge into town unless you want to. It also has a restaurant and a garden there. We stayed there several times.
http://en.labreche-amboise.com/
http://en.labreche-amboise.com/
Nov 10th, 2017 | 02:07 AM
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We had my birthday dinner at Hôtel La Brèche. It was excellent!
We stayed at Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley in Amboise. Perfect but a little far away from the centre of town if you don't have a car. We picked this hotel because it had a closed parking and a garage for our bikes. We cycled our way round in the Loire Valley. Very enjoyable.
We stayed at Best Western Le Vinci Loire Valley in Amboise. Perfect but a little far away from the centre of town if you don't have a car. We picked this hotel because it had a closed parking and a garage for our bikes. We cycled our way round in the Loire Valley. Very enjoyable.
Nov 10th, 2017 | 07:24 AM
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If with car try to stop by a lesser known but to me very awesome and photogenic site- the Pagoda de Chanteloup - reflecting a long ago fascination with things Chinese -only remains of a once vast chateau pulled down by some king and sold off for back taxes:
https://www.google.com/search?q=pago...w=1536&bih=759
https://www.google.com/search?q=pago...w=1536&bih=759
Nov 11th, 2017 | 03:54 AM
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http://medias.tourism-system.com/3/e...loire_2017.pdf
According to bclenci post of the Navette info do you read it to mean the Navette to Chambord and Chiverny only run on weekends and Wednesdays even during the summer high season?
I'm having a lot of trouble posting.
According to bclenci post of the Navette info do you read it to mean the Navette to Chambord and Chiverny only run on weekends and Wednesdays even during the summer high season?
I'm having a lot of trouble posting.
Nov 12th, 2017 | 06:46 PM
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We've just done this, right down to the 10:24 train.
Please go for two nights, 1 night will be frustrating.
We stayed in Amboise. Lovely town.
To connect with the 10:24 train from Paris, we booked an Intercity train on trainline.eu that left St Pierre-des-Corps at 11:26/11:27 arriving Amboise 11:39/11:40. The I/C train leaves barely five minutes after the 10:24 TGV train comes in to St. Pierre from Paris so look lively if you want to make it. If worst comes to worst and you miss it, you can buy another ticket to Amboise from a machine in the station for about 8 euro for two.) The next train however will put you into Amboise an hour later.
After dropping bags and having lunch, we hoofed it to le Clos Luce. We loved this place, especially the park. Spent pretty much the afternoon there, on the way back admired the 'cave' homes and also climbed to a viewpoint.
The following day we took the bus that runs most weekdays leaving Amboise around 09:45 (outside the playhouse/theatre) and got to Chenonceau around 10:16. We took the train back from Chenonceau to Amboise, leaving 13:15 and after a change in St. Pierre des Corps (where we grabbed a sandwich in the station cafe), you are back by 14:20 - by the time you are in Amboise, you may just want to relax - if not, the Chateau Amboise is 20 minutes from the station.
We did the station walk 3 times - to check in, to return from Chenonceau, and to return to Paris the morning after our second night. As we chose a hotel more directly in town than la Breche it took with luggage closer to 30 minutes to walk. It was a pretty walk, even in chilly drizzle.
Bon voyage.
We've just done this, right down to the 10:24 train.
Please go for two nights, 1 night will be frustrating.
We stayed in Amboise. Lovely town.
To connect with the 10:24 train from Paris, we booked an Intercity train on trainline.eu that left St Pierre-des-Corps at 11:26/11:27 arriving Amboise 11:39/11:40. The I/C train leaves barely five minutes after the 10:24 TGV train comes in to St. Pierre from Paris so look lively if you want to make it. If worst comes to worst and you miss it, you can buy another ticket to Amboise from a machine in the station for about 8 euro for two.) The next train however will put you into Amboise an hour later.
After dropping bags and having lunch, we hoofed it to le Clos Luce. We loved this place, especially the park. Spent pretty much the afternoon there, on the way back admired the 'cave' homes and also climbed to a viewpoint.
The following day we took the bus that runs most weekdays leaving Amboise around 09:45 (outside the playhouse/theatre) and got to Chenonceau around 10:16. We took the train back from Chenonceau to Amboise, leaving 13:15 and after a change in St. Pierre des Corps (where we grabbed a sandwich in the station cafe), you are back by 14:20 - by the time you are in Amboise, you may just want to relax - if not, the Chateau Amboise is 20 minutes from the station.
We did the station walk 3 times - to check in, to return from Chenonceau, and to return to Paris the morning after our second night. As we chose a hotel more directly in town than la Breche it took with luggage closer to 30 minutes to walk. It was a pretty walk, even in chilly drizzle.
Bon voyage.
Nov 13th, 2017 | 02:24 PM
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It was a pretty walk, even in chilly drizzle.>
How are the sidewalks - when I last walked it long ago it was just a shoulder of a main road until approaching Amboise proper. But going over the bridges with the chateau looming high above and the wild-looking Loire each way is very picturesque. Surprised that taxis are not waiting but again you can pre-book them.
https://translate.google.com/transla...rd&prev=search
not sure same one bvlenci but says I believe operates all year at least some of them.
How are the sidewalks - when I last walked it long ago it was just a shoulder of a main road until approaching Amboise proper. But going over the bridges with the chateau looming high above and the wild-looking Loire each way is very picturesque. Surprised that taxis are not waiting but again you can pre-book them.
https://translate.google.com/transla...rd&prev=search
not sure same one bvlenci but says I believe operates all year at least some of them.
Nov 13th, 2017 | 03:38 PM
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Sidewalks were okay although in places narrow enough that we found it easier to walk single file, especially with luggage in tow. I agree about the view, which was lovely enough that we made a trek to one of the bridges just to see the Chateau lit up at night.
Sidewalks were okay although in places narrow enough that we found it easier to walk single file, especially with luggage in tow. I agree about the view, which was lovely enough that we made a trek to one of the bridges just to see the Chateau lit up at night.
