Wednesday, January 23, 2008

To "See" List in the Loire

1. Blois
a. Chateau de Cheverny - approx. 50 km, one hour drive, see website. Can see the hunting dogs get fed every day at 5 P.M.

2. Amboise

3. Orleans

4. Vineyards

5. Chateaux

6. Guedelon Castle - closed Wednesdays.

7. Mennetou -sur-Cher - old mideaval town, 30 minutes away - see link. This looks like a MUST.

8. Da Vinci's Chateau Clos Luce - 58 km towards Amboise, about one hour drive, see link.
32 euros for family pack admissions.

9. Azay-le-Rideau - built between 1518 and 1527 - take picture in same spot with H/R...see link

10. Sancerre wines - about one hour east. Sauvignon wines....see link.

11. Thursday Market - Selles sur Cher a 15 minute drive

12. Zoopark de Beauville - in St. Aignan

13. Mini chateaux park - see link

To "See" List near Dinan

1. St. Malo - walk the 2 km promenade along the walls of the city - great views of the bay, boats, town, etc.

2. Aquarium

3. River cruise to St. Malo

4. Cancale

5. Mt. St. Michel - take pictures from route D275

6. Walk to town of Lehon

7. Castle La Lotte......www.castlelalotte.com