Château de Montsoreau
The Loire River is literally on the front steps of the Château de Montsoreau which dates from the 11th century. What a majestic setting! Villandry may have its gardens but Montsoreau has the beautiful Loire River. In fact, it is so close to the Loire that it actually has its feet in the water – that is to say, it has ...
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Senlis France Day Tripping from Paris to Get Lost for the Day
Read my story in French » Even in our sleep deprived condition from the overseas flight it was so easy to get to Senlis France from Charles de Gaulle Airport. We rented a car and in less than 30 minutes we were in the Picardy Region literally halfway between Chantilly and Senlis. Half-way is really walking distance as it ...
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Lovely Languedoc
One of my favorite books is Kate Moss's Citadel which is set in the Languedoc-Rousilliion Region of France. It is the third in a trilogy which also includes Labyrinth and Sepulchre. Once I had read these books I was drawn to learn more about Carcasonne, its medieval fortress and this particular part of France. Fortified by ...
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Angers Château
The Angers Château is positioned at the western edge of the Loire Valley. This French castle, the Château d’Angers, is located at Place Kennedy in Angers France. It is the most visited monument in the Anjou Region. In my opinion that would undoubtedly be due to the Apocalypse Tapestry. However, there are many other not ...
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No Car Needed to Explore French Castles via Train
Visiting French Castles via train helps avoid what we termed “châteaux overload”. We definitely experienced this overload the first time we visited the Loire Valley. If you go by car it is so easy to try to "do too much" so pace yourself. Visiting one or possibly two châteaux (their interiors and grounds) per day ...
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Angers France – My Top 6 reasons to visit
My France blog on Angers France was the beginning of my adventure in Angers’ French immersion program. Come with me as we explore the town and its sculptures, the Château and its amazing Apocalypse Tapestry and other beautiful sites in Angers. What makes Angers France different from other cities in the Loire Valley? ...
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Anjou is the Historical Name for Maine et Loire
Anjou is the historical name for the Maine et Loire department of Pays-de-la-Loire Region of France. Today’s name comes from the two rivers, Maine and Loire, that are located in this department. There are three arrondissements in the department, each with a major city by the same name: Angers , Saumur, Cholet. The ...
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