Approval: Second Round

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Even if the visit of the interior of the castle is very interesting and is full of impressive and richly decorated rooms, the spectacle is on another level as soon as you enter the terraces: the panorama is then breathtaking. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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The walk along the Cosson river allows you to finish the visit of the domain in peace in the nature and to benefit from the natural belvederes scattered here and there. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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Let’s approach the Royal Castle of Blois through the Parc des Lices and its sculpted bushes. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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Here again, the view of the city from the terraces is impressive, revealing the north-west facade of the castle. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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We have finally arrived at our last destination: the walls of the Royal Castle of Blois. The main courtyard allows you to admire the four wings of the castle, and in the evening hosts a sound and light show as beautiful as it is fun to understand its history. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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The highlight of the show: the Foix terrace, offering a panorama of the north facade of the Saint-Nicolas church and its impressive towers. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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Last stop of our trip to Chaumont-sur-Loire, sheltering a unique plant area around its castle. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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The castle itself and its stable are worth a visit, housing a selection of contemporary works of art. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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Visiting the estate is on a whole new level, and what a level! The Chaumont-sur-Loire estate is indeed home to the International Garden Festival. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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This festival is an ode to plant creation along a route leading from groves to bodies of water, passing through greenhouses. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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The theme for this year is: “Return to Mother Earth”. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.

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Here we are at the end of our trip, I hope you have enjoyed discovering the gems of the historical and plant heritage of the Loire Valley beyond the visible thanks to infrared photography. Participation 14/15 – Pierre-Louis Ferrer.