Tag Archives: Touraine

The Touraine: host to the world’s first solar powered home…..in1864!

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Jim McNeill

The next time you are in the city of Tours take a trip along the rue Bernard Palissy and stop outside of number 4. There you will see an old stone plaque on the facade of a house: “A. Mouchot … Continue reading →

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Domaine Charles Pain ~ excellent Touraine wine from the banks of the Vienne

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Jim McNeill

In my last blog I described a visit to the home, workshop and boutique of  Cosette FRÉVAL, Remy-sur-Creuse. While we were there Sandra and I were treated to a few glasses of excellent Rosé de Saignée produced by Cosette’s cousin, … Continue reading →

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Selling English Cakes at La Celle-Guenand, in Touraine du Sud

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Jim McNeill

Last Sunday Sandra and I, along with our friends Colin Dyson & Julie Guy, sold many, many, many English-style cakes at the brocante at La Celle-Guenand. The whole day was such a success that we’re repeating the experience later this … Continue reading →

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Live music at Le Chatelier ~ August 2015

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Jim McNeill

Sandra and I attended the last two concerts at our local Chateau ~ and a fine time was had both times. On the evening of August 12 there’s a further chance to listen to some great music from the wind … Continue reading →

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Les “Tambours tourangeaux” ~ playing in Descartes this Sunday!

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Jim McNeill

Les “Tambours tourangeaux” will be playing in Descartes market on Sunday, 26th July from 10am to 12noon and then, from 3pm, starting from the Descartes Museum they will be leading a guided tour in the footsteps of René Descartes through … Continue reading →

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Yet more summer activities at Ethni’Cité, village troglodyte

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Jim McNeill

Hi all, Here are details of children’s summer afternoon activities at Ethni’Cité, Saint Rémy-sur-Creuse plus the artisan weekend in August where yours truly will be singing on the Saturday evening.

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German Youth against Nazisim ~ a new local exhibition

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Jim McNeill

“THE WHITE ROSE” is a temporary exhibition at the Maison du Souvenir de Maillé, 1 rue de la Paix, 37800 Maillé. It runs until 31st August 2015. The exhibition is a joint French-German initiative depicting the activities of, White Rose; … Continue reading →

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What’s on July 2015: Ethni’Cité, village troglodyte

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Jim McNeill

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Reward if you know where this is!

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Jim McNeill

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The trams are coming! The trams are coming!

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Jim McNeill

So, the first stage of the tram system has opened in Tours (August, 2014) and how gorgeous it looks; stylish, futuristic, silent and dreamy car-free sweeps of open roadways…..yes, I love them trams! Here are some pics Sandra and I … Continue reading →

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