FrankreichPays de la LoireSaint-Paterne48°24’52” N 0°6’35” E
26. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We're staying at the Chateau de Saint Paterne located in the Perche region of France. The chateau was built in the 15th century. No, we don't have the entire chateau to ourselves --- just one room,Weiterlesen
FrankreichPays de la LoireArnageLes GuegiletsLe Mans-Arnage47°57’25” N 0°12’33” E
27. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
After seeing Ford vs Ferrari, I had to visit the Le Mans racetrack and museum. This car was from the first race in 1923. It did NOT win. We saw lots of other cars which did win over the years.
Reisender The maximum speed was 90 km/ hour so about 55 mph. I guess that's pretty good for back then!
FrankreichCentreAmboiseChâteau d'Amboise47°24’41” N 0°59’2” E 28. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A cold and rainy morning. :-( We were supposed to go for a bike ride all day. We've swapped today's itinerary for Wednesday's, so let hope for better weather then.
FrankreichCentreAzay-le-RideauBellevueÉglise Saint-Symphorien d'Azay-le-Rideau47°15’34” N 0°27’59” E
28. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Toured this Renaissace castle. Dan wouldn't mind living here. Not for me!
Reisender Did they allow any pictures of the inside? Did they give a lot of history about the building?
Reisender They allowed pictures of the interior but I didn't take any. Dan took some on his SLR camera. During the French revolution, all of these chateaus were sacked. This one is sparsely decorated now with furniture donated from museums. Construction of this chateau started in 1511 by Gilles Berthelot. In 1527, he had fallen out of favor with the new king, Francis I, and was executed, leaving the chateau unfinished. Restorations were undertaken throughout the centuries after that.
FrankreichCentreChinon47°9’60” N 0°14’24” E
28. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We're driving through the Loire Valley today. Lots of vineyards! I can hardly wait to stop in Chinon and have a glass of wine with lunch!
FrankreichCentreChinon47°9’59” N 0°14’20” E
28. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
Yay! We arrived in Chinon for a late lunch and I enjoyed a local rosé with quiche. Chinon is charming --- buildings dating from the 15th century and cobbled streets. It is also historicallyWeiterlesen
Reisender So much history! Great pic of you two! Would love to taste that drink!
FrankreichCentreChinon47°9’60” N 0°14’23” E
28. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Joan of Arc was here in 1429. Dan was here to greet her!
FrankreichCentreAmboiseChâteau d'Amboise47°24’41” N 0°59’2” E
28. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
FrankreichCentreAmboiseChâteau d'Amboise47°24’41” N 0°59’2” E
28. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
The first photo is taken at a museum of French emigrants to "New France", which is now Quebec. I am pointing to my great, great, great.... grandfather's name, Jean Royer, who left France in theWeiterlesen
Reisender You guys are killing me with the comments 😂🛏️. How cool is that village tho!? Do you have any more pictures of the actual village?
Reisender I think Dan has more photos on his SLR camera. The village was pretty nice. We found a sign advertising "Royer Garage." Wonder if this Royer is distantly related to Dan.
FrankreichCentreAmboiseChâteau d'Amboise47°24’41” N 0°59’2” E 28. August 2023 in Frankreich ⋅ 🌙 16 °C
I forgot to note that the photo of Kathy is after she just set the record for red headed women at Le Mans, which is why her hair looks a little wind blown.
Reisender 😂
Reisender How lovely! You deserve to live in royal style!!
Reisender Thanks, Ruth. I don't know about deserving it but we are enjoying the experience!
Reisender Beautiful digs!!