Day 178 - Champigny-sur-Veude - 188 to go

On our way from Richelieu to Chinon, we stopped for a drink.

Champigny-sur-Veude was half way.

The Chapelle St Louis was a pleasant interlude to our drive.

Four photos for four days passed.

Day 174 - Fontevraud Abbey - 192 to go

Fontevraud Abbey - 12th century Abbey

If ever you stay in Chinon - take a drive to the Abbey

You won't be disappointed.

Fontevaud inspired my interest in;

The Plantagenets

Henry King II of England

Eleanor of Aquitaine

Richard the Lionheart

John Lackland

and Isabella of Angouleme

day 172 - Laneways of Saumur - 194 to go

Just a few hours - not long enough to enjoy the pleasures of Saumur.
Maybe next time.
We went to see the Cadre Noir.
That in itself was a pleasure.

Day 171 - Back Lanes of Saumur - 195 to go

Poking your camera around little streets
unearths a few hidden features.

Day 170 - The Gardens of Villandry - 196 to go.

I didn't realise how demanding a daily post would be, even though it was just a photo. I really don't know how many photos we have from five trips to France but surely it wouldn't be too hard to post one daily. However each one does bring back special memories. Currently we are still in the Loire during our 2008 trip, our first time to the region. In the short space of time while staying in Chinon we saw the Chateaux of Chenonceau, Usse and Villandry. I promise no more Chateau pictures from here on.

Day 169 - Villandry Hi-Tech - 197 to go.

Modern technology helps to keep the gardens of Villandry looking magnificent.

Day 168 - Villandry- 198 to go

We actually didn't enter the Chateau itself - the gardens were so awe inspiring - plus we'd already seen two other Chateaux beforehand.

How many Chateaux can you see in one day?