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We walked all over Mousehole after lunch and couldn't resist this yard with both bird and fish. I hope the bird doesn't spot the fish and try to eat it . . .
Just walking around Mousehole. The entire village was this cute.
We had been told by quite a few people not to miss Mousehole while we were in Cornwall. They were right. It is a wonderful little town. Everything is picturesque . . . even the cats.
We had been told by quite a few people not to miss Mousehole while we were in Cornwall. They were right. It is a wonderful little town. Everything is picturesque.
We had been told by quite a few people not to miss Mousehole while we were in Cornwall. They were right. It is a wonderful little town. Everything is picturesque.
We had been told by quite a few people not to miss Mousehole while we were in Cornwall. They were right. It is a wonderful little town. Everything is picturesque.
We had been told by quite a few people not to miss Mousehole while we were in Cornwall. They were right. It is a wonderful little town. Everything is picturesque.
Square outside the Cathedral. There are benches and shops. It's a popular meeting place and a good place to rest your feet when touring the town.
Beaulieu is a beautiful village located in the New Forest. Both Palace House and the British National Motor Museum are there and easy to find. There is also an Abbey that we never did find.
Beaulieu is a beautiful village located in the New Forest. Both Palace House and the British National Motor Museum are there and easy to find. There is also an Abbey that we never did find.
Very peaceful Butcher Row as we walked back to our apartment after dinner.
A view of the Salisbury Cathedral
The Salisbury Cathedral Close was green and lovely and many trees were blooming.
With your back to the Cathedral, this is part of what you see. Very picturesque.
The Château de Cheverny is somewhat south of the main village but has its own little village surrounding it. You can visit the Château and eat right here without going into town if you like. Parking I is closest to the Château and out of season, the pedestrian entrance will be open for cars and it is just at the entrance. Check the web site for more information.
On the way home from Villandry, our road was blocked by the police so we crossed the river Cher and made our way home via the D176 on the north side of the river. This took us through the village of Chenonceaux which is spelled differently from the famous Château de Chenonceau with no x on the end. There is a train station right by the château so it is one of the Loire châteaux that is easy to visit by train if you don't have a car.
This is a really friendly and fun restaurant right on the square in Montrichard. The food is good; the service is good and the location can't be beat. We've eaten there a few times, the first time on recommendation from friends.
This is a really friendly and fun restaurant right on the square in Montrichard. The food is good; the service is good and the location can't be beat. We've eaten there a few times, the first time on recommendation from friends. We were very surprised the first time to see the ice cream come out in these crazy containers with parrots and toucans attached. Now, we always order ice cream just to see one. Don't know why they do this but it's great fun and very silly.
This was the pretty town center in Écueillé and the sun was out and the rain was gone. So happy . . .
The AutoRoute is fast but not terribly scenic so we were delighted to exit and head into the countryside once again. We love to drive through all the villages along the way and see the lovely old buildings and beautiful churches there.
We started our trip north in the rain and were in and out of it all day. It didn't do much for my pictures, but fortunately we had lots of photos of Le Bugue, a very untouristy, friendly French town. I just happened to catch this one of our favorite restaurant in Le Bugue, Le Cygne.
This is a good place to start (and end) a walk in St. Cyprien because there are several fun cafés for a cup of coffee after the walk. Some of the streets are very steep so the coffee is a great idea . . . or a glass of wine.
Not much view from the street level, but at the top of the church steps, you get a great view. Be sure to visit the church too.
This is a good place to start (and end) a walk in St. Cyprien because there are several fun cafés for a cup of coffee after the walk. Some of the streets are very steep so the coffee is a great idea . . . or a glass of wine.
As you drive into town on the D703, turn at the signpost to parking and plan on a long, winding drive. Be patient, you will arrive at the castle and there will be parking. There is also parking down in the town, but it is often full. If you can get a place, it's a Plus Beau Village of France so well worth walking through.
