loire valley

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Clos Luce in Amboise, France: Leonardo DaVinci's house where he spent the last few years of his life as a member of France's King Francois I's court. Now a museum featuring constructions of many of this sketches.

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Rouen, France: The ubiquitous 'Petite Train' always packed to the doors with lazy North American tourists.

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Chateaux de Chenenceux, one of the most beautifully restored chateaus of the Loire valley.

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Shots of our Bed and breakfast, Prieure de La Chaise in St.-Gorges-sur-Cher the restored 14th century Priory where we stayed for 4 nights while exploring the Loire Valley.

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Beverley showing off her stilting skills in front of the Pagoda du Chanteloupe, outside of Amboise.

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Cathedral St-Gatien in Tours, France.

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