Some signs.
Some signs.
0 2026/04/20 10:27:49
But it seems important to reveal it when a location is calm and relaxed during any shoulder season. Keep walking as far as the Gardeners bridge--you won't regret it. The views keep changing subtly, every one a winning sight.
But it seems important to reveal it when a location is calm and relaxed during any shoulder season. Keep walking as far as the Gardeners bridge--you won't regret it. The views keep changing subtly, every one a winning sight.
0 2026/04/20 10:26:29
By the modest City Hall.
By the modest City Hall.
0 2026/04/20 09:53:35
History majors could tell you the famed French medieval tale of these two young lovers.
History majors could tell you the famed French medieval tale of these two young lovers.
0 2026/04/20 09:53:03
'The Batelier Barrage Port' was an area hard to miss. A family of local tourists came by. The father rode one of those low-rider recumbent bicycles. Over by the village's barrage-dam, Mrs Z had a chat with a father and his adult son. Directly beside those rivermen was a trio of ghostly white hounds-from-hell sculptures posed to be approaching a historic watermark. Seen here is one gabarre that reminded us of the cover to a children's book we'd just seen back at our Tours rental (see below)
'The Batelier Barrage Port' was an area hard to miss. A family of local tourists came by. The father rode one of those low-rider recumbent bicycles. Over by the village's barrage-dam, Mrs Z had a chat with a father and his adult son. Directly beside those rivermen was a trio of ghostly white hounds-from-hell sculptures posed to be approaching a historic watermark. Seen here is one gabarre that reminded us of the cover to a children's book we'd just seen back at our Tours rental (see below)
0 2026/04/20 09:51:35
The Amboise chateau shown represents barely 10% of its original form prior to centuries of war.
The Amboise chateau shown represents barely 10% of its original form prior to centuries of war.
0 2026/04/17 16:18:49
Coming to Amboise first thing in the morning will serve you well. It is popular and can get crowded later in the day.
Coming to Amboise first thing in the morning will serve you well. It is popular and can get crowded later in the day.
0 2026/04/17 16:14:35
A pair of troglodyte dwellings. Tufa rock has meant that numerous Loire locations have such structures, Folks reside, cafes serve and garages endure within caves.
A pair of troglodyte dwellings. Tufa rock has meant that numerous Loire locations have such structures, Folks reside, cafes serve and garages endure within caves.
0 2026/04/17 16:09:20
A popular boulangerie.
A popular boulangerie.
0 2026/04/17 16:06:45
There is a sense of history here.
There is a sense of history here.
0 2026/04/17 16:05:48
Speaking of Da Vinci. Someone clearly had a sense of humour as to what art to include in their establishment's WC!
Speaking of Da Vinci. Someone clearly had a sense of humour as to what art to include in their establishment's WC!
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0 2026/04/16 04:46:33
Not every day that we all can buy something edible from La Reunion!
Not every day that we all can buy something edible from La Reunion!
0 2026/04/16 04:43:22
Tours as a pair of nearby competing chocolate shops in its downtown center.
Tours as a pair of nearby competing chocolate shops in its downtown center.
0 2026/04/16 04:40:33
Speaking of that chateau, here is its historical mock-up of a traditional boulangerie.
Speaking of that chateau, here is its historical mock-up of a traditional boulangerie.
0 2026/04/15 20:50:48
The sourcing list from the famed Michelin starred 'Arbor& Sens' restaurant in Loches. Folks drive from all over to dine there. Chef Dumont's food was fantastic and the staff were all excellent. The PA piped in actual forest sounds. There's a gold-striped toilet seat. The arboral theme means that a real live tree is growing in the middle of their dining room!
The sourcing list from the famed Michelin starred 'Arbor& Sens' restaurant in Loches. Folks drive from all over to dine there. Chef Dumont's food was fantastic and the staff were all excellent. The PA piped in actual forest sounds. There's a gold-striped toilet seat. The arboral theme means that a real live tree is growing in the middle of their dining room!
0 2026/04/15 20:49:45
Mandy was originally from Beijing but now worked for Tik Tok in Seattle. We three dined together and had a great time under a full moon. Even the desserts were old school, poire William custard and all that. The young waitress also had an interesting background. Jamaican dad. Lived for years in San Sebastian. Went to high school in upstate NY.
Mandy was originally from Beijing but now worked for Tik Tok in Seattle. We three dined together and had a great time under a full moon. Even the desserts were old school, poire William custard and all that. The young waitress also had an interesting background. Jamaican dad. Lived for years in San Sebastian. Went to high school in upstate NY.
0 2026/04/15 20:48:52
This Montresor horse heard some terrible rumours and was trying to hide in disguise.
This Montresor horse heard some terrible rumours and was trying to hide in disguise.
0 2026/04/15 20:47:06
Paris' famed Marche des Rouge Enfants. We hadn't been for a while but wanted to sneak it in on our final day of the trip. Our age showed when while dining there, it suddenly struck us that we were almost old enough to be grandparents to the youthful demographic. Sweet Jayzus was it ever LOUD for a Sunday afternoon. One butcher/vendor drew a curious young (i.e. 30ish) crowd as he macheted a massive beef carcass into pieces right there on a table.
Paris' famed Marche des Rouge Enfants. We hadn't been for a while but wanted to sneak it in on our final day of the trip. Our age showed when while dining there, it suddenly struck us that we were almost old enough to be grandparents to the youthful demographic. Sweet Jayzus was it ever LOUD for a Sunday afternoon. One butcher/vendor drew a curious young (i.e. 30ish) crowd as he macheted a massive beef carcass into pieces right there on a table.
0 2026/04/15 20:46:00
My unshy friend Steve was once our band's soundman extraordinaire, hired to handle our soundboard for special occasions and never letting us down. In the decades since, he has learned to play a mean Fender Stratocaster which he uses while playing in his own band 'Modern Voodoo'. That's me wearing his band's t-shirt. No, I was not paid. *Next: Cafe de la Ville: food & drink
My unshy friend Steve was once our band's soundman extraordinaire, hired to handle our soundboard for special occasions and never letting us down. In the decades since, he has learned to play a mean Fender Stratocaster which he uses while playing in his own band 'Modern Voodoo'. That's me wearing his band's t-shirt. No, I was not paid. *Next: Cafe de la Ville: food & drink
0 2026/04/15 16:06:18
Let's try this shot again. Bien sur, another 'before & after' pairing.
Let's try this shot again. Bien sur, another 'before & after' pairing.
0 2026/04/15 16:05:11
Loches sunrise. It is a great village for walking.
Loches sunrise. It is a great village for walking.
0 2026/04/15 15:54:50
My angel come down to earth, wearing an original Tilly Hat.
My angel come down to earth, wearing an original Tilly Hat.
0 2026/04/15 15:44:12
Nocturne... *Next: Cafe de la Ville: food and drink across the Loire.
Nocturne... *Next: Cafe de la Ville: food and drink across the Loire.
0 2026/04/15 15:36:06
"...he never met reflection that he didn't like..."
"...he never met reflection that he didn't like..."
0 2026/04/15 15:35:36
Sometimes the history gets mixed with abstract art installations.
Sometimes the history gets mixed with abstract art installations.
0 2026/04/15 15:30:48
It is located in the Sud Touraine area, which locals will explain is very significant. We gathered that for the French, Sud Touraine is one of the nation's heartlands for 'La France Profonde' or purest expression of French culture. Certainly the most perfect French is spoken here and locals appreciated Mrs Z's attempts to speak with the proper accent. Citizens here can sometimes speak in a ribald patois.
It is located in the Sud Touraine area, which locals will explain is very significant. We gathered that for the French, Sud Touraine is one of the nation's heartlands for 'La France Profonde' or purest expression of French culture. Certainly the most perfect French is spoken here and locals appreciated Mrs Z's attempts to speak with the proper accent. Citizens here can sometimes speak in a ribald patois.
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One thing that both of rentals on this trip shared was proximity to a number of top-quality public gardens. Seen here is the Indre river en route to the nearby Public Garden.
One thing that both of rentals on this trip shared was proximity to a number of top-quality public gardens. Seen here is the Indre river en route to the nearby Public Garden.
0 2026/04/15 14:30:17
Some old (Tours).
Some old (Tours).
0 2026/04/15 12:11:38
This Loire TR will feature a dedicated Food/Drink section later on. Shall we call it 'Cafe de la Ville'?
This Loire TR will feature a dedicated Food/Drink section later on. Shall we call it 'Cafe de la Ville'?
0 2026/04/15 12:10:04
Stylish man in Paris.
Stylish man in Paris.
0 2026/04/15 12:09:14
Our gite Jean d'Arc had a rare, centuries-old original wooden staircase. Not something that one sees every day in a rental.
Our gite Jean d'Arc had a rare, centuries-old original wooden staircase. Not something that one sees every day in a rental.
0 2026/04/15 12:07:32
An annual fest in Azay-le-Rideau.
An annual fest in Azay-le-Rideau.
0 2026/04/15 12:06:24
A tiny pinch of Paris also awaits viewers at the end of this looooong TR.
A tiny pinch of Paris also awaits viewers at the end of this looooong TR.
0 2026/04/15 12:05:16
Our fave was Montresor, so peaceful that we returned on back-to-back days. Locals will tell you that the delicious 'macaron' was invented here. We'll show more about this village later.
Our fave was Montresor, so peaceful that we returned on back-to-back days. Locals will tell you that the delicious 'macaron' was invented here. We'll show more about this village later.
0 2026/04/15 12:00:28
Other destinations were not so well-known, such as the 12C Chartreuse St. Jean du Liget. Another such less-popular place was quiet Savonniere
Other destinations were not so well-known, such as the 12C Chartreuse St. Jean du Liget. Another such less-popular place was quiet Savonniere
0 2026/04/15 11:58:01
We took a tour boat tour from Chisseaux to see that justly-famous architectural gem.
We took a tour boat tour from Chisseaux to see that justly-famous architectural gem.
0 2026/04/15 11:55:35
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