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France 171 - Cheverny - A visit to Mr Le Clerc/the fridge is full/here comes the rain again /Captain Haddocks house /Huge sequoia trees

Europe » France » Centre » Cheverny April 7th 2022

The church porch

JenGog

The plan today had been to head to Le Mans but with the awful wet weather we felt we had no desire to walk in the rain . Le Mans could wait . We needed to fill the fridge and do a shop. Last night through the mist and rain we had spotted a very large Le Clerc supermarket and petrol station so that was the first plan of the day. We headed for Attin. The petrol station was a no go for us as it was unmanned and we still were unsure if our UK cards would be successful . I do love large french supermarket . The choice of products is enormous . Wine - reasonable enough to drink at 2 euros a bottle. The trolley was filled with roasted chicken, roast potatoes , ... read more

Chateauxs and a theme park!

Europe » France » Centre » Cheverny May 11th 2011

The Lamburkes

An afternoon in Versailles and a wander around the immense gardens. 4 Chateauxs in 2 days, Blois, Cheverny, Chenonceau, Chambord. Gorgeous grand houses. FuturoScope!! We almost didn't go in as the weather had turned and it started raining... but then we changed our minds and it was FANTASTIC!! 3D films, with the 'indoor' rollercoasters. Such a surprisingly fun day.... read more

The Cheverny

Europe » France » Centre » Cheverny May 3rd 2011

The Loire River going through Blois

OliviaMargaret

Today we went to blois to do a bit of shopping. Blois is much bigger than vendome and had much more shops. We got there around 12 so all the shops were shutting for lunch. We decided to go sit down and have a drink while the shops were shut. So after our drinks we went to have a look around the shops. The shops were quite interesting and there were so many shoe shops! Some shops I had recognised from other towns we had been to. After shopping we went to have lunch as we were quite hungry by then. After lunch we went to find another modern art museum mum had found out about. Luckily it was shut so we didn't have to see it. Instead we went back to the car and went ... read more

Cheverny

Europe » France » Centre » Cheverny May 3rd 2011

The hounds

Wells Tour de France

After a morning shopping in Blois we got to Cheverney chateaux in time to see the feeding of the dogs. They keep around 100 french hounds there (for hunting). They were cute dogs and certainly seemed to have a sense of smell. About 10 minutes before the keeper turned up with the food they all got excited with their noses in the air. Their food got laid out while they were locked in a different area. They were near hysterical by that point jamming each other up against the gate, and climbing on top of each other to be the first closest to the food. It reminded me of crowd riots at soccer games where people get crushed. Cheverny was a lovely homely castle. It was very well furnished with everyday living items from centuries gone ... read more

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader am...more history

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