Arrival in Paris
Our first night in Paris began with our arrival from Tours on the TGV (after dropping our car at the station…without filling up with petrol because NONE of the 3 Continue Reading →
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Le Potager du Marais, Paris
I had scouted out some options for our group for dinner on our first night in Paris – something vegetarian friendly was not as difficult as expected. So we walked Continue Reading →
Villandry
Our last day in the Loire Valley was another one filled with gorgeous architecture, excellent food and simply oodles of joy. The one regret? Not having more time to spend Continue Reading →
Le Shaker Bar & Restaurant, Amboise
During our 4 nights in Amboise, we visited Le Shaker twice for pre-dinner drinks and nibbles. It was the perfect spot to enjoy the unsurpassed views of the town as Continue Reading →
Les Fleurons B&B, Amboise
On our arrival in Amboise we found our accommodation, Les Fleurons, without too much difficulty, and once again we were pleased we had done our homework. This little place was Continue Reading →
L’Alliance Restaurant, Amboise
L’Alliance is a lovely little restaurant in the town, within easy walking distance of pretty much all accommodation. It had been recommended to us by our hosts at Les Fleurons Continue Reading →
Chenonceau & Valencay
Today we were energised, focused and determined to visit another two châteaux on our wish list. Our choices: the very popular and picturesque Chenonceau, and the less well-known yet majestic Continue Reading →
Chaumont & Chambord
A blissful night’s sleep was had at our B&B base in Amboise – Les Fleurons. It’s just a little too easy to adjust to the luxury of a ‘sleep-in’ while Continue Reading →
Ballooning in the Loire
No chance for a sleep-in today. In fact, our get up time was as far from a sleep-in as it is possible to get, and not be staggering into bed Continue Reading →
Restaurant Le Lion d’Or, Amboise
We were very much looking forward to our dinner at Le Lion d’Or (The Golden Lion). It is mentioned in the Michelin guide, and they are working at gaining a Continue Reading →