She says: 'AN ENDLESS VISUAL FEAST BOTH THREADS, YEAH?! now gimmee some sardines...'
She says: 'AN ENDLESS VISUAL FEAST BOTH THREADS, YEAH?! now gimmee some sardines...'
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Porte des Cordeliers with our gite on the immediate right.
Porte des Cordeliers with our gite on the immediate right.
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Shields and pageantry.
Shields and pageantry.
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Please walk this way for some more Loches.
Please walk this way for some more Loches.
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Cormorants staging a sit-in on the Loire.
Cormorants staging a sit-in on the Loire.
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Houses reflected on the Loire.
Houses reflected on the Loire.
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Stained glass in Collegiale St. Ours.
Stained glass in Collegiale St. Ours.
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Same. Note the automatic digital dispenser on the left. The juxtaposition: the old chateau looming above the very new.
Same. Note the automatic digital dispenser on the left. The juxtaposition: the old chateau looming above the very new.
0 2026/04/15 15:42:42
A pair of flamingos. Don't ask.
A pair of flamingos. Don't ask.
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About the only sound by the river was the bees. Then a group of LOUD Mallard ducks arrived. A local mom and her toddler daughter arrived to view the ducks then walked away. We caught up with them to hand over the doll that the kid had dropped.
About the only sound by the river was the bees. Then a group of LOUD Mallard ducks arrived. A local mom and her toddler daughter arrived to view the ducks then walked away. We caught up with them to hand over the doll that the kid had dropped.
0 2026/04/21 07:48:42
...much to offer.
...much to offer.
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By the City Hall.
By the City Hall.
0 2026/04/21 07:45:20
The village is known for its collection of traditional 'gabarre' sailboats, the kind seen elsewhere in France (i.e. Dordogne). They were found at the Promenade sur la Cher and its Batelier Barrage Port. At the nearby actual barrage/dam, Mrs Z had a chat with a local dad and his adult son. The three of them were right next to an odd trio of sculpted skeletal dogs. The latter 'art' was painted a ghostly white and the canines were posed beside a watermark chart.
The village is known for its collection of traditional 'gabarre' sailboats, the kind seen elsewhere in France (i.e. Dordogne). They were found at the Promenade sur la Cher and its Batelier Barrage Port. At the nearby actual barrage/dam, Mrs Z had a chat with a local dad and his adult son. The three of them were right next to an odd trio of sculpted skeletal dogs. The latter 'art' was painted a ghostly white and the canines were posed beside a watermark chart.
0 2026/04/21 07:45:09
History majors could tell you the tale of the doomed young medieval lovers Tristan and Iseult. This book sat beside a private library including old Asterix books plus Tin Tin and more.
History majors could tell you the tale of the doomed young medieval lovers Tristan and Iseult. This book sat beside a private library including old Asterix books plus Tin Tin and more.
0 2026/04/21 07:44:56
One boat reminded us of the cover on a children's book back at our Tours rental.
One boat reminded us of the cover on a children's book back at our Tours rental.
0 2026/04/21 07:44:35
One could conceivably do a 2-fer by combining Savonnierres with the rose champion village Chedigny. It is also located quite close to Villandry, Azay Chinon and Sache. On the advice of my old boss and his Nice-born partner, we had intended to dine at the latter's esteemed Auberge du XXIIieme Siecle, but that restaurant turned out to be the sole place on our list that closed down for the Toussaint break. The Greeks have saying: 'The donkey has one set of plans. And God has another.'
One could conceivably do a 2-fer by combining Savonnierres with the rose champion village Chedigny. It is also located quite close to Villandry, Azay Chinon and Sache. On the advice of my old boss and his Nice-born partner, we had intended to dine at the latter's esteemed Auberge du XXIIieme Siecle, but that restaurant turned out to be the sole place on our list that closed down for the Toussaint break. The Greeks have saying: 'The donkey has one set of plans. And God has another.'
0 2026/04/21 07:44:14
Later on, we dined at 'Maison Tourangelle' restaurant, as recommended by our Tours landlords. Chevre goat cheese gelato was just one of the tasty things we ordered.
Later on, we dined at 'Maison Tourangelle' restaurant, as recommended by our Tours landlords. Chevre goat cheese gelato was just one of the tasty things we ordered.
0 2026/04/21 07:43:54
Impasse (blind alley) de Nicolas Potocki with St. Roch church behind. *Shutterbugs DO NOT miss this corner up on the trail leading to the chateau. The views there are 360 degree excellent. In all directions. Our third image at the very start of this TR (i.e. vertical view with red vine and old buildings) was taken immediately to the right here. *Next: The Senses--ways of knowing the Loire.
Impasse (blind alley) de Nicolas Potocki with St. Roch church behind. *Shutterbugs DO NOT miss this corner up on the trail leading to the chateau. The views there are 360 degree excellent. In all directions. Our third image at the very start of this TR (i.e. vertical view with red vine and old buildings) was taken immediately to the right here. *Next: The Senses--ways of knowing the Loire.
0 2026/04/21 07:43:31
We arrived early in sleepy Savonierres, so out came the sketchbook, out came the walking trail map and the ipod was cued to play relaxing music including Nick Drake's 'River Man'. The lazy Cher river parallels the Loire just south. Good views of Soulas hamlet were had from the bridge. A local tourist family arrived, mom and the kids driving while dad lay back on his recumbent bicycle. We were asked to take their group photo.
We arrived early in sleepy Savonierres, so out came the sketchbook, out came the walking trail map and the ipod was cued to play relaxing music including Nick Drake's 'River Man'. The lazy Cher river parallels the Loire just south. Good views of Soulas hamlet were had from the bridge. A local tourist family arrived, mom and the kids driving while dad lay back on his recumbent bicycle. We were asked to take their group photo.
0 2026/04/21 07:42:51
Cutesy jardin decor by the boulangerie that claims to have once invented macarons. The nearby village of Cormery takes issue with that claim as it purports to have once been the real inventors.
Cutesy jardin decor by the boulangerie that claims to have once invented macarons. The nearby village of Cormery takes issue with that claim as it purports to have once been the real inventors.
0 2026/04/21 07:42:29
The bucolic meadows here were once the site of the 1923 Agricultural Fair. At that event, hero explorer Maurice Billy re-enacted his recent Sahara crossing with his big, caterpillar-tracked Citroen vehicle. Earlier at the 1911 equivalent fair, pilot Janor tried to demonstrate his Beriot-style monoplane but it would not function til the following day, after the crowds had gone home.
The bucolic meadows here were once the site of the 1923 Agricultural Fair. At that event, hero explorer Maurice Billy re-enacted his recent Sahara crossing with his big, caterpillar-tracked Citroen vehicle. Earlier at the 1911 equivalent fair, pilot Janor tried to demonstrate his Beriot-style monoplane but it would not function til the following day, after the crowds had gone home.
0 2026/04/21 07:42:06
Some of those gabarre craft displayed elaborate flags and/or intricately carved attachments.
Some of those gabarre craft displayed elaborate flags and/or intricately carved attachments.
0 2026/04/21 07:41:45
For ever-changing views, visitors should walk all the way to the Gardener's Bridge. Montresor has preserved its historic past well and there were some dreamy waterside residences. i don't mean the monied kind. instead the appeal is more location-based and I dunno, 'folksy'.
For ever-changing views, visitors should walk all the way to the Gardener's Bridge. Montresor has preserved its historic past well and there were some dreamy waterside residences. i don't mean the monied kind. instead the appeal is more location-based and I dunno, 'folksy'.
0 2026/04/21 07:41:18
The French hinterland has...
The French hinterland has...
0 2026/04/21 07:41:00
The view from the tiny bridge and the Belier 'ram' hydraulic dam close to that restaurant. The only other sit-down place to eat in Montresor is the Cafe de la Ville, run by a young man. The poor guy visits Rebecca at the local Tourism Office at the start of each week to report on which days/hours he may be able to open. The post-covid era had decimated businesses like his as they struggle to keep staff.
The view from the tiny bridge and the Belier 'ram' hydraulic dam close to that restaurant. The only other sit-down place to eat in Montresor is the Cafe de la Ville, run by a young man. The poor guy visits Rebecca at the local Tourism Office at the start of each week to report on which days/hours he may be able to open. The post-covid era had decimated businesses like his as they struggle to keep staff.
0 2026/04/21 07:40:27
Montresor punches above its weight for compelling views.
Montresor punches above its weight for compelling views.
0 2026/04/21 07:40:10
But the following day when we returned--nous sommes du soleil! The must-must-must-do activity here is to stroll the Balcons de l'Indrois riverside trail. Bring your sketchbook. Not for nothing is one of the bridges called Pont Peinture. There are a couple benches. This is why we fly across oceans. The wonderful trail leads one directly to the aforementioned restaurant Ecole Gourmande.
But the following day when we returned--nous sommes du soleil! The must-must-must-do activity here is to stroll the Balcons de l'Indrois riverside trail. Bring your sketchbook. Not for nothing is one of the bridges called Pont Peinture. There are a couple benches. This is why we fly across oceans. The wonderful trail leads one directly to the aforementioned restaurant Ecole Gourmande.
0 2026/04/21 07:39:55
On the first day that we visited Montresor, it was dull and overcast. The Indrois river appeared bored and yawning. The chateau and its ruined fortress neighbor looked tired and unappealing.
On the first day that we visited Montresor, it was dull and overcast. The Indrois river appeared bored and yawning. The chateau and its ruined fortress neighbor looked tired and unappealing.
0 2026/04/21 07:39:33
En route to Montresor village, one passes the 12C Chartreuse du Liget.
En route to Montresor village, one passes the 12C Chartreuse du Liget.
0 2026/04/21 07:39:19
A number of local Loire residents were part of that operation, bravely assisting Jews, downed allied airmen plus the resistance. One could watch the excellent French TV series 'Un Village Francais', one of the best depictions of that war's inconvenient grey areas.
A number of local Loire residents were part of that operation, bravely assisting Jews, downed allied airmen plus the resistance. One could watch the excellent French TV series 'Un Village Francais', one of the best depictions of that war's inconvenient grey areas.
0 2026/04/21 07:38:21
It would be impossible not to mention la guerre in any meaningful TR about this area. There once existed a kind of Underground Railroad organization that at great risk, aided in efforts to defeat the Nazis.
It would be impossible not to mention la guerre in any meaningful TR about this area. There once existed a kind of Underground Railroad organization that at great risk, aided in efforts to defeat the Nazis.
0 2026/04/21 07:38:01
This section is dedicated to those of travelers who have rounded third base and are wondering how much longer they'll be able to travel across oceans.
This section is dedicated to those of travelers who have rounded third base and are wondering how much longer they'll be able to travel across oceans.
0 2026/04/21 07:37:19
Added value can be found at the village's historic Carders hall, the old woolmarket. There underneath the Mansard roof and timber frames, one finds the free exhibit of rare and colorful 'gemmail' art. The creations are like cousins of stained glass except that this kind is backlit to unique effect. Cezanne and also Picasso were but two 20C artists who experiemented in Gemmail.
Added value can be found at the village's historic Carders hall, the old woolmarket. There underneath the Mansard roof and timber frames, one finds the free exhibit of rare and colorful 'gemmail' art. The creations are like cousins of stained glass except that this kind is backlit to unique effect. Cezanne and also Picasso were but two 20C artists who experiemented in Gemmail.
0 2026/04/21 07:36:53
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