
May 2012, Grotto modified by Niki de Saint Phalle, Herrenhausen Gardens, Hanover

May 2012, Grotto modified by Niki de Saint Phalle, Herrenhausen Gardens, Hanover

December 2011, Notre-Dame de Chartres, Chartres

December 2011, Notre-Dame de Chartres, Chartres

November 2011, Notre-Dame de Reims, Reims

November 2011, Place Royal, Reims

November 2011, Tours

Unfortunately our guide book didn’t mention the fact that the castle is closed from mid-November until February. Charles Perrault allegedly wrote La Belle au bois dormant with Ussé in mind.
November 2011, Château d’Ussé, Rigny-Ussé

It’s a bit geeky, but it had to be done. I grew up on the Tintin comic books, which my Dad bought for us all. And since the Château de Cheverny is the original Château de Moulinsart (Marlinspike Hall) we just couldn’t stay away.
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November 2011, Château de Cheverny