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Recent Posts
- DUO ALBORADA at Le Petit Théâtre des Balcons
- More on old ads in the Touraine
- Beautiful images of the Touraine ~ from Dawn Lincoln
- Loire Valley memorial to the abolition of slavery ~ inauguration on 25th March, 2012
- The Vendée War of 1773-1799 ~ the Loire valley during the French Revolution
- C17th Clermont Château or should that be Chasteau? What’s in a circumflex?
- Scenes of the Loire c1906 ~ and a little detective work by yours truly
- Animated Maps of French and World History
- C17th and C18th plans and maps of Amboise in the Loire Valley, Touraine
- Further early C20th images of women of the Touraine
- Further images of Edwardian women in the Touraine ~ 1908
- Young women of Vouvray in traditional Touraine costume ~ 1906
- Strange happenings in the sky over the Touraine ~ 1670 ~ can you shed any light?
- Postcard of the Chateau of Amboise ~ and its story from 1906
- Château of Amboise in the Loire Valley ~ C18th and C19th images
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- Daily life of an American living in Sait-Aignan
- Fete a Manger
- Gourmet & Farmhouse cooking in the Loire
- Images and information on Ferrière Larçon
- Julie in the Loire
- L'Union Bar-Restaurant, Paulmy
- Le Grand Pressigny
- Living in the Creuse Valley ~ Kath & Roger's adventure
- Local Photographer in the Touraine
- Touraine Tourism
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Tag Archives: Indre
18th Century Maps of Saint Quentin-sur-Indrois, Touraine Region, France
Below are two different maps of Saint Quintin, the Indre River and surrounding communities in the South Touraine, c1750-80. I love the Indre valley at this point in its meandering journey especially when, in spring, the buds on the small … Continue reading
Loches and Beaulieu ~ three 18th Century Maps of these beautiful towns in the Touraine
Below are maps of the Towns of Loches, Beaulieu and surrounding communities the Indre River in the Touraine, c1750-80. They come from the online collection of maps, images and documents at the French Ministry of Culture’s web site. Enjoy. Visit … Continue reading
Posted in 18th Century, Beaulieu, Indre River, Loches
Tagged French Ministry of Culture, Indre, Loire Valley History, Touraine History, Touraine map
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Flooding ~ Veigné ~ December 2010
The last two weeks have seen a combination of high rainfall with melted snow. This has resulted in localised flooding. The water level of Le Brignon at Le Chatelier, Paulmy has risen and fields bordering our little tributary to the … Continue reading
Posted in Indre River, Rivers of the Touraine
Tagged Flood, Indre, Loire Valley, Loire Valley History, Paulmy, Touraine, Touraine History, Veigné
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Chédigny ~ a village of roses
Every summer the small and beautiful village of Chédigny holds its Rose Festival organised by local people through their Association Roses de Chédigny. At his time the village is awash with colourful roses, including up to 200 old, rustic varieties. … Continue reading
