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Tag Archives: Touraine
Domaine Charles Pain ~ excellent Touraine wine from the banks of the Vienne
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
Selling English Cakes at La Celle-Guenand, in Touraine du Sud
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
Live music at Le Chatelier ~ August 2015
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
Posted in 21st Century, Arts
Tagged Artecombo, Arts, Château, Le Chatelier, Loire Valley, Touraine
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Les “Tambours tourangeaux” ~ playing in Descartes this Sunday!
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
Yet more summer activities at Ethni’Cité, village troglodyte
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.
Posted in 21st Century, Arts, Saint Remy sur Creuse
Tagged Loire Valley, Touraine, troglodyte
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German Youth against Nazisim ~ a new local exhibition
“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
Posted in 20th Century, Jewish persicution, Maillé, World War II
Tagged Loire Valley, Loire Valley History, Maillé, Touraine, Touraine History, White Rose, World War II
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What’s on July 2015: Ethni’Cité, village troglodyte
Posted in 21st Century, Saint Remy sur Creuse, Tourism
Tagged hemp, Loire Valley, Loire Valley History, Touraine, Touraine History, troglodyte
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Reward if you know where this is!
Posted in 20th Century, Agricultural labour, Vineyards
Tagged French Vineyards, Touraine, Touraine History, vineyards
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The trams are coming! The trams are coming!
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
Posted in 21st Century, Tours, Transport ~ roal. rail, water
Tagged Loire, Touraine, Touraine History, Touraine map, Tours, tram map, tram route, tram ways, trams
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