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| The elegant chateau and town of Saumur in the Loire Valley, France Photo copyright Jean-Daniel Sudres |
We have planned a two week holiday in the Loire Valley this summer.
I normally start to think about a trip a few days before we go which leaves me
very anxious once we arrive. I always wish I had read up a bit more.
This time, I plan to do it right.
We have our accommodations sorted. Mr. H had an agenda,
This time, I plan to do it right.
We have our accommodations sorted. Mr. H had an agenda,
Quality Villas came recommended to him. He found a chateaux
and after much discussion with the owners of the house, a deal was struck...
the donkeys could stay. This seemed to be a deal breaker for him
although lord knows why. I think he may have second thoughts when the
chorus starts in the morning. I am a little anxious about this one.
I plan to fill in the gaps with things to see and do on this page.
If you have any suggestions, I wholeheartedly welcome them.
If you are planning a trip yourself, stay tuned. More to follow.
I just needed a starting point and now I have one.
Jeanne's Travel Notes: Loire Valley
Chateaux:
Chateaux:
From Anthony Peregrine of The Sunday Times:
Six recommended chateaux
Chambord, Chenonceau, Chinon,
Amboise, Clos Luce and
Villandry and Chaumont for keen gardeners.
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| Chateau de Chambord Photo copyright Patrick Giraud |
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| Ornamental Gardens of Chateau de Villandry's |
Restaurants:
Le Pot de Lapin
35 rue Rabelois, Saumur
Tel: 02 41 67 12 86
La Table de Bergerie
La Bergerie
49380 Champ Layon
Tel: 02 42 78 30 62
Restaurant Le Gambetta
12, rue Gambetta
49400 Saumur
Tel: 02 41 67 66 66
Vineyards:
TBD
If so, any suggestions?
Travel Notes on Venice, here.
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Le Pot de Lapin
35 rue Rabelois, Saumur
Tel: 02 41 67 12 86
La Table de Bergerie
La Bergerie
49380 Champ Layon
Tel: 02 42 78 30 62
Restaurant Le Gambetta
12, rue Gambetta
49400 Saumur
Tel: 02 41 67 66 66
Vineyards:
TBD
Have you been to the Loire Valley?
Travel Notes on Venice, here.
Images via Bugbog
2 thoughtful comments:
Hello Jeanne:
It is years ago since we were in the Loire Valley, which is indeed lovely. We remember Chambord as being vast with countless empty rooms and the most wonderful twisting double staircase. It may, of course all be different now.
Whatever, we are sure that your holiday will be marvellous. Leave space in the itinerary for plenty of coffee stops!!
Haven't been, although I just made a small mental trip right now:-) Sounds wonderful. I must start to plan my summer....so many dreams, so little time.
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