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B27 D DAY – NORMANDY HASN’T FORGOTTEN
This morning was one of those picture perfect postcard days. Dew on the grass, cows in the field and the smell of salt air from the Atlantic. We all met in the chateau dining room for one fabulous breakfast. The choices were a continental menu (breads, cheeses, juices, meats, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs) or a … Continue reading
B21 BORDEAUX – A LAND OF QUALITY VINES AND WINES
We left the land of rolling hills and limestone caves and slowly descended to the land of quality vines and wines…the Bordeaux region. Before we share with you our wonderful time in this area we have a sad announcement. Somewhere between Blois and Limoges, our trusted guide, Mlle. Collette Recalulair went off to GPS heaven. … Continue reading
B20 DOING THE DORDOGNE
From Limoges we moved on south to the village of Sarlat in the Dordogne Valley region and near the Dordogne river, very popular for canoeing, small boat trips and caving. The old town of Sarlat is very charming and looks just like an antique village should; tight, narrow streets, lots of stone construction and lots … Continue reading
B17 THE FRENCH B&B EXPERIENCE
Before we started this trip, and after reviewing our finances for it, the the decision was made to contain expenses where we could…primarily in nightly housing. B&B’s seemed to be the answer but which to choose? We asked our daughter, Chrise, to give us a hand in finding those cute but inexpensive hideaways in the … Continue reading
B14 ON THE ROAD AGAIN
Sadly, it was time to leave Le Tertre for good. Corinne prepared the typical French breakfast of croissants, fresh bread, jams, juice and coffee/tea and we stoked up for the journey to the Loire River town of Suevres near Blois. We packed our bags, loaded them on the luggage rack and strapped them down with … Continue reading