by Helen Kain | Feb 10, 2019 | Chateaux, France
We had been extremely lucky with the warm temperatures in April, but our weather- luck deserted us as we travelled the 34 miles from Paris to the Palace of Fontainebleau by train. It was, in a word, F*ing (Frigidly) Freezing. The day was sunny and bright, just...
by Helen Kain | May 20, 2017 | Beautiful Towns, Chateaux, France, Gardens and Flowers
The Loire Valley is utterly gorgeous in the spring – abundant lilacs, colourful bulbs and tumbling wisteria. I’ve done a quick recap of some of my favourite spots from our trip a couple of years ago. In putting together the collage, I noticed I chose...
by Helen Kain | Apr 18, 2015 | Chateaux, France
We had been awash in elegant chateaux in the Loire valley, and were interested to see that the ones in the Dordogne region were much more austere. Built in the middle ages, their purpose was defence, not entertainment and refined living. Chateau de Beynac...
by Helen Kain | Apr 11, 2015 | Beautiful Towns, Chateaux, France
Our base in the Loire Valley is the Hotel Minimes, from which we venture forth and explore the Chateaux in the region. We are determined to visit no more than one per day, as we are given to understand the condition of Chateau Fatigue from overindulgence is common,...
