The Chateau,Montresor

More exploration of French medieval villages - Montresor and Loches

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September 10th 2013
After a day of inaction we were ready for a day out and some exercise. The weather forecast was promising with broken cloud and some sun although the days of shorts and sandals we think may well be over as the temperature is only predicted to get to 20C or thereabouts. Gretchen had plotted a route for us to take in some recommended small villages from the Backroads of France book that we hav ... 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... ... read more