Monday, 18 Jul 2011 | Views [259]
What a contrast from refined French elegance to Greek statues and gilt! But the
charming Martine made us very welcome. She provided a lovely meal in the
evening – the guests spoke mainly French with some concessions to our English. ... Read more >
Sunday, 17 Jul 2011 | Photo Gallery
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Sunday, 17 Jul 2011 | Views [357]
Last few blogs have been lost in the ether somewhere so I
will briefly summarize the journey so far.
Ken has enjoyed riding the bicycles kindly provided for us
at La Maine. He visits the local villages and goes for our morning pastries ... Read more >
Monday, 27 Jun 2011 | Views [245]
After a six hour flight from Dubai we arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport and picked up the car for our journey down to Bourges. The traffic was horrendous. When we arrived we couldn't find the hotel - had to ask some likely lads who used their ... Read more >
Monday, 27 Jun 2011 | Views [318]
After a six hour flight from Dubai we arrived at Charles de Gaulle airport and picked up the car for our journey down to Bourges. The traffic was horrendous. When we arrived we couldn't find the hotel - had to ask some likely lads who used their ... Read more >
Thursday, 26 Jun 2008 | Photo Gallery
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Thursday, 26 Jun 2008 | Views [474] | Comments [1]
Cordes sur Ciel.and Albi What a find! We have to keep this place secret because it was so gorgeous. Borie Grande is about 4 km from Cordes situated on a vast estate with an avenue of trees leading to the main house. Howard, an Englishman and his ... Read more >
Tuesday, 17 Jun 2008 | Photo Gallery
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Tuesday, 17 Jun 2008 | Views [418]
We arrived at Le Maine after a 7 hours journey from Normandy a little weary and saddle sore. What a sight met our eyes! A long avenue of slender trees leads to a palatial house with slate roof and ivy festooned walls. Catherine met us with an umbrella ... Read more >
Thursday, 12 Jun 2008 | Views [640] | Comments [1]
Victor meets us at 5am to take us to the airport. We arrive 3 hours later in Paris to find one of the suitcases has been damaged. Reporting the damage is not a smart move as it takes over an hour to complete the report. We collect the car and set off ... Read more >
