Excursion to the Loire Valley- Day 1...Beauuuutiful castles!
- Day 2...Beauuuutiful castles!
In all seriousness, it was stunning. The first day we viewed the Chateau de Chenonceau, seated on The Seine with three gardens, each one more beautiful than the next. My favorite was the smallest, which was not solely for aesthetic, but had a unique array of flowers and herbs.
We then payed a visit to the Clos de Lucé, Leonardo da Vinci's home. The gardens there were beautiful as well, and held modern interpretations of da Vinci's inventions (soooo neat!)
Afterwards, we attended a suprise wine tasting at an independent winery in the Loire, and I tried foie gras for the first time...it wasn't too bad! I'll just have to get over the mental block if I ever intend to eat it again.
The second day consisted of a visit to the Chateau de Chambord, which was the definition of extravagance. With twisting staircases, ornamented spires, and extensive gardens...I couldn't help but think I had landed in some sort of Harry Potter dimension. The castle, pictured above, is home to over 300 rooms, and was the mainstay of Francois I on his hunting expeditions.
We were able to rent out a boat or bikes this day to peruse around the castle, so Annie, Kate, and I braved the fierce waters of the moat in an aqueous vessel.
After our watery debut, we returned to a shop near the castle to sample the cookies and liqueur of the region. Delicious!!
Full of regional delicacies, we boarded the buses to return to Paris. What a FABULOUS weekend.
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