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As Close As We Could Get to the Chateau in Chenonceaux  
   

As Close As We Could Get to the Chateau in Chenonceaux

It was closed by the time we arrived...
The Chateaux Finding Mission in the Loire Valley

March 4th 2012
We learned that Sunday is an extremely quiet day in France. We knew that going in, but we couldn't fathom just how quiet it is. Everything was closed (except a few boulangerie in the morning), and there were few people to be seen anywhere. Makes us wonder, where do these people go? If they're spending the day with family, how come no one was out for a walk? It wasn't always raining so ... read more
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