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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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Chief town of the Loir-et-Cher department, the city of Blois has a very rich historical and natural heritage. Let’s start in the east of the city, on the banks of the Loire, with the Gardens of the Bishopric and its rose garden overlooking the city. The terrace in this garden also overlooks the Town Hall […]
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Let’s continue our visit to the heights of Blois, with an obligatory stop at the top of the Denis-Papin staircase, where the statue of its architect Jules de La Morandière sits. This staircase is best known for the monumental frescoes that decorate its steps, and visible from the bottom of the street. Here the emphasis […]
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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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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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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.