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[ July 2, 2010 to July 3, 2010. September 25, 2010 to September 26, 2010. ] One of the most important and well-known gardens in France at Chateau de Villandry(37 Indre-et-Loire, Centre) has gone organic. No more synthetic seeds, chemical fertilisers or pesticides etc – just environmentally friendly insects and techniques. In the heart of the Loire Valley on the south bank of the Loire west of Tours, the Chateau is well ………Continue reading Going Organic – Villandry Gardens [ August 15, 2009; ] A great way to try (and to buy) wines in the Loire Valley is offered on Saturday 15 August 2009 with a wine festival being held in the streets of Bourgueil (37 Indre et Loire, Centre) – Fete des Vins du Val de Loire hopefully the weather will be fine as it is in the ………Continue reading Loire Valley wines in Bourgueil [ July 3, 2009; July 17, 2009; July 24, 2009; July 31, 2009; August 7, 2009; August 14, 2009; August 29, 2009; September 18, 2009; ] The gothic cathedral of St Etienne at Bourges (18 Cher, Centre) is one of the most impressive in France, surrounded by the medieval streets of the old town. Imagine the sight of this magnificent and imposing edifice compared to the modest premises of the local populace, it would inspire awe and wonder. Today it remains ………Continue reading Bourges Cathedral illuminated at Night [ July 26, 2009; ] ………Continue reading Bonny-sur-Loire Wine Fair [ July 4, 2009; ] On July 04, 2009 there is music in the cellars of Sancerre in the Centre region – high up the Loire Valley and the source of some of the best Sauvignon Blanc in France, made from the chalky soils of the region. A small amount of red wine is made from Pinot Noir. ………Continue reading Jazz at Sancerre Now that does sound like fun – although maybe a little scary until you are confident on the machine – hire a Segway for a tour of the parts of the Loire Valley ………Continue reading Segway down the Loire Valley! |
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