Having received a stay in a Lodge at the zoo of La Flèche as my 60th Birthday present, we went there during the fall holidays. On the way back, I took the opportunity to show Emile some of the Loire Valley castles.
 
 
1. Boondocking along the Cher…
 

 
 
2. … a stone’s throw from Chenonceaux castle!
 

 
 
3. Still so beautiful !
 

 
 
4. At this end of afternoon, it’s not too crowded…
 

 
 
5. Gardens…
 

 
 
6. Docking.
 

 
 
7. Fountain…
 

 
 
8. Last look…
 

 
 
9. Wake up on the banks of the Loire.
 

 
 
10. First rays…
 

 
 
11. Majestic Chambord castle!
 

 
 
12. Its famous double nested staircase.
 

 
 
13. Inner courtyard.
 

 
 
14. Chapel.
 

 
 
15. It’s time to go find a place to boondock.
 

 
 
to be followed soon. 🙂