Day 13 Chateau Ambois and Clos Luce

Our first day in the Loire started with brekky being served by our hosts...a lovely treat! All feeling a bit weary after our big travel day yesterday.
With the sun shining, we headed to Chateau Ambois with Chris behind the wheel and me navigating...what could possibly go wrong!? Nothing fortunately. It took over an hour so coffee was our first stop in the village centre. Lots of cafes, restaurants and tourist shops all with a great view of the chateau. Once through the entrance, we were in the gardens which were amazing. As were the views of the valley and Ambois. The chateau itself was beautiful inside and its history well documented. We wandered through the gardens admiring the flowers in bloom and the beautiful topiary up on the hill overlooking the chateau.
Hunger got the better of us so down we went for Gallettes with egg, ham, salmon and mushrooms washed down with a Panochet.
A 15min walk took us to Clos Luce where Leonardo DaVinci did his work. Needless to say, there were a few school groups here all with workbooks!! Inside are copies of some of his paintings, his studio, music room and bedroom. The gardens are beautiful and tell their own story. The Jardin de Leonard is a special area created around a body of water with water lillies and a wooden bridge.
We headed home about 430pm tired but happy. Chris is getting the hang of driving on the other side of the road and loving the BMW!!
Another yummy 4 course meal was served but inside tonight as it was a bit cooler. Delicious white asparagus quiche was for entree, green ones are hard to find here!
930pm and still light on the terrace so we adjourned to swap photos, write diaries and of course 'penguin' for today!!! Not to mention cheer on Alex deMinaur in his first ever quarter final in a grand slam!Read more