Monthly Archives: September 2017

Chartres Cathedral – feeling like a pilgrim

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

Chartres France is synonymous with its great Gothic cathedral built in 1194-1220. I was astonished to learn that this magnificent building is the new church, built upon the ruins of four other churches, the oldest from the 4th century. It … Continue reading →

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Blois – a French market feast

Posted on September 9, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

It’s typical to visit castles and chateaus while in France, but give me a food market any day. Blois had one of the best. So first thing Saturday morning, we went there to figure out our menus for the next … Continue reading →

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Loire River Valley – chateaus and cave dwellings

Posted on September 5, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

We spent 10 days in the Loire Valley. It’s close enough to Paris that in centuries past, nobility built summer chateaus here to escape the city. Before that, French royalty ruled from Blois and elsewhere in the valley. More than … Continue reading →

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Saumur – living it up in a villa and houseboat

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Diane Scheurell

We have finally left the region of Brittany and are now in the Loire River Valley staying in Saumur. We picked up Marilyn, the third member of our party, from the train station, and headed over to our digs at … Continue reading →

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