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Peek into a Living Museum at the Chateau du Lude Sarthe
There are thousands of chateaux in France, some of them we all know of, like Versailles, others are far less well known. The Chateau de …
Loire Valley Winter scenes
Winter’s cold brings a special romance to the Loire Valley. Tourists are scarce. Often you are alone. The river wraps its banks in mist. Above …
Nuit des Chimères Annual Light Show Le Mans
The annual light show Le Mans is a spectacular sight and a great way to enjoy an evening in the town throughout the summer months. …
Giant mechanical elephant Nantes – Les machines de l’Île
Those magnificent men and their mechanical machines… Join me if you will, for a trip back in time and a journey to the old shipbuilding …
Guide to Pays de La Loire region
Rumour has it that the Pays de la Loire region may soon disappear. If President Hollande has his way the region will be divided up …
Sarthe Saint Calais and the fete of the Chaussons aux Pommes
One of the best things for expats in France is the chance to explore their adopted country and find new places to love, festivals to …
Le Mans Motor Museum
One of the most famous tourist attractions in Le Mans is the motor racing circuit, home of the famous 24-Hour race. Whatever the weather, high …
Mervent Forest Vendée France | an Autumn feast for the senses
There’s no place I’d rather be in late Autumn than in Mervent Forest and the surrounding region. It’s been described as one of the Vendée’s …
The 3 big wonders of the Vendée France
The three big wonders of the Vendée, France – stunning sandy beaches stretching for miles, the glorious countryside of the bocage, dramatic, unspoiled and littered …
Joie de Vivre in the Loire in France
Waking up at The Moulin Bregeon is like waking up in my wildest dream about living on a farmhouse in rural France. This mill, built …