ФранцияPays de la LoireSaint-Paterne48°24’52” N 0°6’35” E
26 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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,Читать далее
ФранцияPays de la LoireArnageLes GuegiletsLe Mans-Arnage47°57’25” N 0°12’33” E
27 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Путешественник The maximum speed was 90 km/ hour so about 55 mph. I guess that's pretty good for back then!
ФранцияCentre-Val-de-LoireAmboiseChâteau d'Amboise47°24’41” N 0°59’2” E 28 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 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.
ФранцияCentre-Val-de-LoireAzay-le-RideauBellevueÉglise Saint-Symphorien d'Azay-le-Rideau47°15’34” N 0°27’59” E
28 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Toured this Renaissace castle. Dan wouldn't mind living here. Not for me!
Путешественник Did they allow any pictures of the inside? Did they give a lot of history about the building?
Путешественник 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.
ФранцияCentre-Val-de-LoireChinon47°9’60” N 0°14’24” E
28 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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!
ФранцияCentre-Val-de-LoireChinon47°9’59” N 0°14’20” E
28 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 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 historicallyЧитать далее
Путешественник So much history! Great pic of you two! Would love to taste that drink!
ФранцияCentre-Val-de-LoireChinon47°9’60” N 0°14’23” E
28 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Joan of Arc was here in 1429. Dan was here to greet her!
ФранцияCentre-Val-de-LoireAmboiseChâteau d'Amboise47°24’41” N 0°59’2” E
28 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
ФранцияCentre-Val-de-LoireAmboiseChâteau d'Amboise47°24’41” N 0°59’2” E
28 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌙 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 theЧитать далее
Путешественник You guys are killing me with the comments 😂🛏️. How cool is that village tho!? Do you have any more pictures of the actual village?
Путешественник Very cool! How interesting to trace your family heritage!
Путешественник 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.
ФранцияCentre-Val-de-LoireAmboiseChâteau d'Amboise47°24’41” N 0°59’2” E 28 августа 2023 г., Франция ⋅ 🌙 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.
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Путешественник How lovely! You deserve to live in royal style!!
Путешественник Thanks, Ruth. I don't know about deserving it but we are enjoying the experience!
Путешественник Beautiful digs!!