BriareAqueduct over canal alongside the Loire River which is very shallow

The grounds of our delightful country hotel in Ouchamps

The Royal Chateau at Blois and a tour of the sumptuous residence

Sumptuous tapestries tell the stories of battles

Impressive displays of power and control everywhere one looks.

Chambord, the "hunting lodge" of King Francis I

You can see my 4th floor room up in the rafters of this country retreat

A lively evening commencing with Kir and chats

Loire - Aquaduct, Orleans, and Ouchamps

April 10, 2025 in France ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

We’re now headed for the Chateaux Country, with a stop at the Briare Aqueduct, and Orleans until we reach Ouchamps for a gourmet dinner in our 4 star country hotel in the Sologne District. The next day, in the ‘Garden of France,’ we tour our first Chateau in Blois which is steeped in history, and see the ‘hunting hodge of Francis I, Chambord. That evening a delightful dinner at a local restaurant.Read more