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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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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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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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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.