Monday 10 May 2010 Chaumont-sur-Loire to Chambord Chateaux 40km Rain, rain and more rain and throw in 9degC and you have a pretty sad old days cycling. We rode without really looking at anything until we'd had enough and found a ...
The Château de Sully-sur-Loire remained in the possession of the family until 1962 when it became a property of the Département du Loiret, and has since benefited from numerous restorations. It hosts a classical music festival each June ...
8 Hotel Diderot, Pays de la Loire. Slotted into a side street in Rabelais's home town, Chinon, the Diderot greets you as a friend of the family. Rooms have heavy furniture but a lightness of touch, corridors weave and creak, ... The village of Les Arcs sur Argens unravels down the hill below. Beyond, Provence rolls to the sea, 30 minutes away. In the old stone warren behind, your ancient room ? reviewed and corrected for the contemporary comfort-seeking classes ? awaits. ...