Photos of Loire Valley

Azay le rideau

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Azay le rideau
People call it a castle - Le château d'Azay le Rideau - I call it a jewel - Un bijou.

Over foggy waters

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bridge on river loire in toursI didn't dare checking where this bridge was going to. It was in Tours. It was the Loire Valley. That much I knew. But what was on the other side of the river was another story. Marin County ? No, because, it would mean this was the Golden Gate Bridge. Although with the fog...

Water Mill on the Cher

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Water MillDrop your bike in the grass, sit on the grass, open a bottle of Saint Nicolas de Bourgueil, spread rillettes on a baguette, ad some little pickle. Eat. Enjoy.

The water mill is still used to make flour.

Gabare on the river Cher

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DSC_5921.jpgWith those traditional boats one can sail along the river Cher. You might prefer to ride a bike. There is a great bicycle path following it.
The boat is called a Gabare. It has a flat bottom which allows it to sail in shallow waters.

Chambord

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DSCN0587.jpgThe grass was crisp, the air was crisp as well. The sunlight didn't even warm up the air. And after walking along a small river, there it was the castle of Chambord and its 365 chimney. I have to admit, I didn't count them.

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