Europe Tours

July 26, 2016Ruth: As soon as my sister heard we were going to France she started researching different towns that we shouldn't miss and adding them ... Read More

July 24, 2016  Paray-le-MonialGordon:  After 800 kilometres we parted company with the Loire today.  In its stead we are now predominantly following canals.  These make ... Read More

GordonWe last visited Nevers while on the Vezelay pilgrimage route to Santiago.  During that visit it was cold and rainy, and we were staying in ... Read More

GordonWe saw a cock pheasant running along the edge of a field yesterday.  It was magnificent, although it was strangely without tail feathers.  The image ... Read More

July 21st, 2016When the Lord is away we certainly do play.... It turns out that our ancestors may well have come from this region. It ... Read More

They say a man's home is his castle, but there are castles and then there are tents.   We are camping tonight just across the river ... Read More

Last night we finally used our camping gear at a lovely spot on the river between Tours and Blois. There are lots of municipal and ... Read More

                            Saumur's Chateaux as seen in the Duke de Berry's Book of hours. Gord: ... Read More

July 13, 2016  AngersGordon:  I love last judgement paintings, with their imaginative depictions of devils and the torments of the damned.  So I was delighted ... Read More

July 12, 2016Ruth: Our first day cycling the Loire together was lovely. It is such a treat to be on a dedicated bike path in ... Read More