tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34967763280147026232024-03-19T10:52:45.683+01:00Visit Loire Valley with childrenThe Loire Valley was given UNESCO world heritage status in 2000 and is a wonderful area to visit with children. We will share with you the best things to do with your kids in the Loire Valley, to return home with a lot of amazing memories. Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-55216005051621687902017-04-08T08:04:00.000+02:002017-04-08T08:04:22.643+02:00Castle of Beauregard and the Gallery of the Renowned, Loire Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Castle of Beauregard is located south of <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/loire-valley-ideal-destination-for.html" target="_blank">Blois</a>, and you can reach it in few minutes by car. It isn't as popular as <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a> or <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chenonceau-castle-charming-chateau-des.html" target="_blank">Chenonceau</a>, but it definitely deserves a visit.<br />
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This castle was known as a hunting house for the King Francis I , but Paul Ardier, treasurer of the King Louis XIII, gave him his major treasure : a collection of 327 portraits of the European history key characters.<br />
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This collection is shown in a wonderful room, with a lapis-lazuri ceiling and a floor made of 5600 earthenware tiles.<br />
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And, if that isn't enough, you will be impressed by the authentic 15th century kitchen.<br />
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The castle is surrounded by 4 hectares landscaped park with hundreds of plant varieties.<br />
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If you are still not convinced that you have to visit Beauregard castle, you can look to the below video😄<br />
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Castle of Beauregard website : <a href="http://www.beauregard-loire.com/index.php/en/">http://www.beauregard-loire.com/index.php/en/</a><br />
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Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com0Parc & Château de Beauregard, 12 Chemin de la Fontaine, 41120 Cellettes, France47.5369515 1.384160000000065322.014917 -39.924433999999934 73.058986 42.692754000000065tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-7616445894869638142017-01-14T15:26:00.002+01:002017-01-14T15:26:49.123+01:00Cheverny castle : tulipes, a pack of a hundred hunds, an exhibition about Tintin and an amazing castle, all in one<div class="ecxMsoNormal">
<span lang="EN-US">Cheverny is a castle near to
our town Blois. It was never a royal castle like <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/blois-castle-house-of-7-kings-and-10.html" target="_blank">Blois</a> or <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a>
castle, but it was the property of a noble family, the Huraults. And 600
years after, it’s still the property of the same family, which is a
rarety in Loire Valley.</span></div>
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castle interior is really nice and well furnished. The most impressive
for the children is the Arms Room, the greatest room of the castle,
full of armours, swords and all possible medieval weapons. All rooms and
objects are perfectly preserved. </span></div>
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children will have to use their memory and their sense of observation
the answer several questions, and to find the solution of the final
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owners have a pack of hunting dogs, near 100 hundred beats. Your
children will be real surprised to see so many dogs in one time. The dogs are fed at 11.30 am, and it ever a fun time.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">100 000 tulips have been planted in the garden. Between March and April, these flowers form a large coloured ribbon. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">The permanent exhibition takes place in a house near the castle, and has been created with the Hergé Foundation.Rooms after rooms, you will discover the Tintin universe, and get the impression of entering into</span><span lang="EN-US"> the comic. </span></div>
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Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041700 Cheverny, France47.49973 1.460129999999935547.413878 1.2987684999999356 47.585582 1.6214914999999355tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-72176060025221395172017-01-06T19:45:00.000+01:002017-01-06T19:45:05.106+01:00These families shared their travel experience in Loire Valley : Travelling Apples<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today we will show you the blog of Chris, Sarah and little Jack, an Australian family who is travelling around the world.<br />
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They discovered the Loire Valley during a cold and foggy winter day. Certainly not the best season to fall in love with the Loire Valley.<br />
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They were really disappointed by the area and found it overrated. So if you want to hear about the bad side of Loire Valley, you have to read this article :)<br />
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However, his visit of the <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chenonceau-castle-charming-chateau-des.html" target="_blank">Chenonceau castle</a> heated him up.<br />
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You will find below all the articles of Loire Valley touring by the Travelling Appels :<br />
<a href="http://travellingapples.com/2015/01/08/loire-valley-overrated/">http://travellingapples.com/2015/01/08/loire-valley-overrated/</a><br />
<a href="http://travellingapples.com/2015/02/25/learn-pure-french-join-choir-visit-tours/">http://travellingapples.com/2015/02/25/learn-pure-french-join-choir-visit-tours/</a><br />
<a href="http://travellingapples.com/2015/01/14/chateau-de-chenonceau/">http://travellingapples.com/2015/01/14/chateau-de-chenonceau/</a><br />
<a href="http://travellingapples.com/2015/03/26/chateau-de-chenonceau-video/">http://travellingapples.com/2015/03/26/chateau-de-chenonceau-video/</a><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">And you,were you frustrated by your Loire Valley touring or, on the contrary, were you charmed ? </span>Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041000 Blois, France47.586092099999988 1.335947499999974847.500405099999988 1.1745859999999748 47.671779099999988 1.4973089999999747tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-34609070012755804432017-01-04T21:04:00.000+01:002017-01-04T21:04:15.456+01:00Sound and light show, Blois castle, Loire Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last year, we took our children in the Blois Castle, to see the sound and light show. We were in the courtyard, surrounded by the 4 great wings of the castle, with the white and great outside staircase built by Francis I in front of us.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The courtyard floor was damn hard ! </b></span><br />
After some minutes, we seated on the paved floor, in the falling night. It was really uncomfortable, this floor is damn hard, but when the show began our sore bottom was forgotten.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The show is amazing !</b></span><br />
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During the 45 minutes show, a voice tells intrigues and dramas that have taken place in the castle, and the 4 wings of the castle are illuminated by different lights to show pictures linked with the story or to highlight the castle walls.<br />
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The castle is totally transformed by the lights,and it seems really magic to see it move, scene by scene.<br />
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About the story, it was impossible to follow it for the children, and it could even be difficult for adults who don't know well the French history. The storyteller doesn't follow the history, he just picks some events regardless their chronological order. It was not really a problem for the children, they were so astonished by the light show that they didn't really care about the story. But for adults, it could seems a little messy.<br />
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<b>However it was a nice show, really impressive.</b><br />
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You can see the show from 1st April to 24th September, around 10pm. If you buy combined tickets with the <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/blois-castle-house-of-7-kings-and-10.html" target="_blank">Blois castel</a> and the <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/the-house-of-magic-in-blois-loire-valley.html" target="_blank">House of Magic</a>, you will save some money. The show is in French but<b> </b>you can use an audioguide to have a translation in English, German, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Chinese and Japanese.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">And you, travellers, have you seen the Blois castle sound and light show ? Have you been pleased ? </span></b>Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041000 Blois, France47.586092099999988 1.335947499999974847.500405099999988 1.1745859999999748 47.671779099999988 1.4973089999999747tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-11284320322455095622017-01-03T19:50:00.000+01:002017-01-03T19:50:00.311+01:00Short video clip about Loire Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I want to share this little video about Loire Valley. In 36 seconds, you will see a summary of nice family activities offered by the Loire Valley. <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord castle,</a> <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/one-of-10-best-zoos-in-world-zoo-de.html" target="_blank">zoo de Beauval</a>, <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/blois-castle-house-of-7-kings-and-10.html" target="_blank">Blois castle</a>, boating on the Loire river...<br />
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Enjoy !Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041000 Blois, France47.586092099999988 1.335947499999974847.500405099999988 1.1745859999999748 47.671779099999988 1.4973089999999747tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-19197879748718843722017-01-02T13:00:00.002+01:002017-01-03T21:02:13.832+01:00Touring Chambord castle's interior - Loire Valley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I read a lot of time that the interior of <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a> castle does not deserve visit, because it is empty. That's not right for two reasons : even empty, the touring would be interesting and the castle isn't empty at all.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The furnitures</span></b><br />
The first thing to know, is that this castle was empty since it has been built. It was only furnished when the kings were inside, some days per year. When they left, all the furnitures were taken with them. Even though <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a> rooms aren't so well furnished than castles like Cheverny, <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chenonceau-castle-charming-chateau-des.html" target="_blank">Chenonceau</a> or Chaumont, there are a lot of objects to see, because furnitures have been bought for several years, and several rooms are now full of furnitures and paintings. <br />
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This little video prepared by the <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a> Estate shows you some rooms, to give you an idea of what you could see in the castle.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>The double spiral castle</b></span><br />
In the heart of the castle, you will see the famous double spiral staircase, which allows two persons to go up and down without crossing each other. The drawing of this staircase has been done by Leonardo Da Vinci, and you will see that nowhere else.<br />
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At the top of the staircase, you will arrive on the terraces. And you will be astonished by the sight. In the middle of the decorated chimneys, you will have a 360° view on the <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a> park.<br />
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If you like technology, you can rent a digital tablet called Histo-Pad. It will guide you in 12 languages inside the castle. 8 rooms of the castle have been reconstructed as during the Renaissance, to show you what they looked like. And for the children, there is an interactive treasure hunt on the digital tablet, this should avoid them to be bored.<br />
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If your children have seen enough castle for all your holidays, you should offer them a hiking in the Loire Valley. And when they will complain about their tired feet, tell them you will hike with a donkey ! I'm sure you will be rated as a the mother of the year !<br />
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Between Cheverny, <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a>, and the <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/one-of-10-best-zoos-in-world-zoo-de.html" target="_blank">zoo of Beauval</a>, you will find "Les ânes de Madame", where you can rent donkeys to walk 2 hours in the forest nearby or a to hike several days to discover the nature of the Loire Valley.<br />
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We did the 2 hours walk with one donkey two years ago. The donkey was really friendly and obedient and the children were ecstatic. We ate a snack in the middle of the forest, near a lovely cabin.<br />
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The most difficult was at the end, when we had to give the donkey back. The children were fastened to its neck. They were ready to bring it home ! :)<br />
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Don't miss this opportunity to have a pleasant time in the middle of the nature with your family, far from all the tourists visiting the Loire Valley castles.<br />
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Be careful, you need to do a reservation before, or you will take the risk to explain to your children that no donkey remains for them : the disaster.<br />
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Website : <a href="https://www.le-monde-dossyane.com/les-anes-de-madame/" target="_blank">https://www.le-monde-dossyane.com/les-anes-de-madame/ </a><br />
<br />Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041250 Tour-en-Sologne, France47.538455 1.500392000000033547.538455 1.5003920000000335 47.538455 1.5003920000000335tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-17102449733944704542016-12-30T11:00:00.000+01:002016-12-30T11:42:47.828+01:00Chenonceau Castle, the charming "Château des Dames", Loire Valley<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chenonceau castle over the Cher river</td></tr>
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The picture of the Chenonceau Castle over the Cher River is probably the second best known of the Loire Valley, just after <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord Castle</a>.This château is so charming that it seems out of a dream.<br />
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Chenonceau is named "Chateau des Dames" because it had been built by Katherine Buissonet in 1513, and was embellished by Diane de Poitiers and Catherine de Medicis. And during the french revolution, it has been protected by Madame Dupin who emphasized the role of the bridge as a crucial local transport link across the river. All these strong women marked Chenonceau Castle history.<br />
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The interior of Chenonceau castle</span></b> <br />
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The interior of Chenonceau castle is well furnished and has charming particularity : it is full of fresh flowers. Each room is decorated with an original floral composition. 3 florists work in the château to change the gorgeous bunches twice a week, and the flowers come from the castle gardens.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Floral composition inside Chenonceau castle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A gorgeous bunch of fresh flowers inside Chenonceau castel</td></tr>
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During the tour, our children were really impressed by the completely restored kitchen. Uncountable copper pans and pots, an amazing old stove, all ready to be used :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The restored Chenonceau kitchen</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The gardens of Chenonceau castle</span></b><br />
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Chenonceau offers to visit the two gardens of Diane de Poitier and Catherine de Medicis. 40 000 flowers grow on the Domain, and the gardens are beautiful.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A tulips plantation in the gardens of Chenonceau</td></tr>
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In the gardens, you will find a maze, rebuilt from Catherine de Medicis plans. In summer time, you can try to lose your children inside :) <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Maze, in Chenonceau gardens. Don't get lost ! </td></tr>
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And for the younger children, there is a donkey park. If the donkeys are in a good mood, the children should be able to pet them. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nice donkeys in Chenonceau gardens</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">The top activity to do with your children in Chenonceau</span></b><br />
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If your children know how to swim, you must absolutely rent a canoe and paddle on the Cher River. You will see Chenonceau from the middle of the river and even pass under the castle arches. A very pleasant activity for the whole family !<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Canoe trip in front of Chenonceau castle</td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">Links </span></b><br />
Chenonceau website : <a href="http://www.chenonceau.com/index.php/en">http://www.chenonceau.com/index.php/en</a><br />
Canoe Company website : <a href="http://www.canoe-company.fr/canoe-chateau-de-chenonceau/">http://www.canoe-company.fr/canoe-chateau-de-chenonceau/</a><br />
<br />Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com0Château de Chenonceau, 37150 Chenonceaux, France47.3248696 1.070300500000030347.3118321 1.0501305000000303 47.3379071 1.0904705000000303tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-68613551040223022282016-12-29T14:37:00.000+01:002016-12-29T14:44:53.475+01:00These families shared their travel experience in Loire Valley : The Pigeon Pair and Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On this blog I will regularly share experiences of other families who travelled in Loire Valley and described their experience on a website. So you will learn their favourite places, receive some good tips et avoid tourist traps !<br />
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We will start with <a href="https://twitter.com/NellHeshram" target="_blank">Nell</a> and her blog <b><a href="http://pigeonpairandme.com/" target="_blank">The Pigeon Pair and M</a>e</b>. She lives in London with her husband and her two children (7 and 4 years old), and she spent her 2015 summer holiday in a campsite near <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a>.<br />
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They visited <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/chambord-castle-architectural-jewel-in.html" target="_blank">Chambord</a> castle, rent bikes, and tasted local wines in several vineyards.<br />
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You can read their travel experience in the Loire Valley here : <a href="http://pigeonpairandme.com/2016/01/loire-valley-france-with-kids.html" target="_blank">http://pigeonpairandme.com/2016/01/loire-valley-france-with-kids.html</a>Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-77137764807597447472016-12-28T20:33:00.000+01:002016-12-29T14:58:25.933+01:00Blois Castle, the house of 7 kings and 10 queens, Loire Valley<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Aerial view of Blois Castle, in the middle of Blois town</td></tr>
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Blois Castle is the only one built in a city centre. It was the favourite house of French Kings during the Renaissance and it is an unique example of French architecture from the 12th to the 17th century with its 4 wings built at various times.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gothic architecture (Louis XII)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Renaissance architecture, with this beautiful external spiral staircase (Francis I)</td></tr>
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This castle has been restored by Felix Duband during the 19th century, and the interior is really fabulous. Unlike other castles of the Loire Valley, this one is very well furnished and all rooms are full of colors. You will really be able to put yourself in the place of the kings who lived here.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The King bedroom, with a painting of Henri III</td></tr>
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The two more amazing rooms for us are the "Salle des Etats Généraux" and the "Cabinet de la Reine".<br />
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The first one is a huge room (18 m wide and 30 m long), built in 1214. You will feel like an ant when you will enter in this room for the first time. A throne is waiting there for your kids, they can sit on it like a Renaissance King. That will give a nice picture ! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "Salle des Etats Généraux" : fabulous</td></tr>
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The second is a little room with walls covered with 217 carved wooden panelling. This panelling has not been changed since the time of Catherine de Medicis, 500 years ago. That's amazing, no ?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The "Cabinet de la Reine"</td></tr>
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The castle offers various type of visits. The typical guided tour is offered in English during July and August, and you can rent an audio-guide in various languages throughout the year. Unfortunately the family type visits are only in French.<br />
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During summer time, the castle offers swords fight shows in the castle courtyard, very impressive and funny. The actors are really sword masters, and you will think that they fight real duels until they make everybody laugh with some joke. At the end of the show, the actors pose for the photo. It makes really nice pictures with the children in the middle of the swordsmen.<br />
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You will need only a half day to visit Blois Castle. That gives you the time to visit the <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/the-house-of-magic-in-blois-loire-valley.html" target="_blank">House of Magic</a>, another must-see of Blois, just in front of the Château.<br />
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Website : <a href="http://en.chateaudeblois.fr/" target="_blank">http://en.chateaudeblois.fr/ </a>Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041000 Blois, France47.586092099999988 1.335947499999974847.500405099999988 1.1745859999999748 47.671779099999988 1.4973089999999747tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-25112024630891848492016-12-28T11:09:00.000+01:002017-01-03T21:02:36.354+01:00One of the 10 best zoos in the world : Zoo de Beauval, Loire Valley<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The bird show "Les Maîtres des Airs" : you will be sourrounded by 200 wonderful birds</td></tr>
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During your trip in Loire Valley, you cannot miss a visit in Zoo de Beauval, one of the 10 best zoos in the world. You will find it near the town of Saint-Aignan-sur-Cher, a beautiful old town with a nice castle.<br />
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This zoo is managed for more the 35 years by the same french family. It started with a little <span class="b5">ornithological </span><span class="b4">par</span><span class="b3">k founded by Françoise Delors, and years after years, this woman expanded the zoo with more and more animals. </span><br />
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<span class="b3">Today, the zoo is managed by her son and her daughter and it houses more than <b>8000 animals</b> on<b> 35 hectares. </b></span><br />
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<span class="b3">The great stars of the zoo are the <b>two pandas</b> loaned by the Chinese government. But you will see a lot of other rare animals, as for example the 6 manatees, 4 okapis, white lions and tigers, koalas... This park is so large, that you will need a whole day to visit it. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A koala, sleeping 90% of the time</td></tr>
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<span class="b3">During your stay, I will see two different shows. One in a pool with playful sea lions, and another one with birds. This last one is really amazing : <b>200 birds</b> do an impressive show inside an outdoor auditorium of 3000 seats. It's a real ballet with raptors, cranes, owls, pelicans, storks. At the end, parrots join all the other birds for an unbelievable final. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The sea lions show</td></tr>
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During year 2016, the zoo welcomed <b>2 hippos</b>, and build for them a giant glazed pool, unique in the world, so you can observe them under water. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2 hippos, just coming out their house, testing the water for their bath</td></tr>
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It is even possible to sleep on the spot ! The zoo has two 3* hotels, ready to welcome you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3* hotel with chinese style : "Les Pagodes de Beauval"</td></tr>
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This zoo is a real dream for the whole family and it will show you that<b> Loire Valley isn't only an area of castles</b> ! <br />
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Website: <a href="https://www.zoobeauval.com/en/"><b>https://www.zoobeauval.com/en/</b></a><br />
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The House of Magic is located in Blois downtown, just in front of the Royal Castle. The first thing to do, even before entering, is to stay at the front of the House and to wait until the drakes come out. Yes, I'm talking about drakes ! Mechanical drakes show up from the windows, growling and spitting smoke. It's really impressive for little children !<br />
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This museum is dedicated to Robert Oudin, a conjurer famous in magicians community. Inside, you will see a lot of objects linked to the magic art. The children will play with optical illusions and you will all be surprised by the Hallucinoscope, a very original and funny activity.<br />
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During summer time, some magicians will do close-up magic shows, everywhere inside the Magic House. They will do their magic tricks just on front of you, and you will probably not be able to understand how they have done. Amazing !<br />
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And finally, you will assist to a magical show of 45 minutes in a 360 seats theatre.<br />
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We go each year in the House of Magic with our children, and they are still not bored. More than that, they became really interested in magical arts ! <br />
<br />Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041000 Blois, France47.586092099999988 1.335947499999974847.500405099999988 1.1745859999999748 47.671779099999988 1.4973089999999747tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-13399220003423696112016-12-20T21:34:00.001+01:002016-12-20T21:34:34.493+01:00Christmas event in Chambord<br />
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Since the 1st December, Chambord celebrates Christmas. We were there last Sunday, and our kids (and us) were really impressed. The castle succeeded to create a warm Christmas spirit in this cold stone castel.<br />
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Wonderful decorations and Christmas trees, huge wood fires to warm the rooms, and singing and dancing demonstrations with costumed characters : all was done to make our stay really magic.<br />
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The climax of the day was when Santa Claus came to the children and gave them little gifts. They were so happy !<br />
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And if you are interested, you can enjoy a 45 minutes show telling the story of Puss'n Boots with costumed characters.<br />
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If you are in Loire Valley during this Christmas period, don't miss these events in Chambord Castle !<br />
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The animations and the show will be done until 30th december, except 24th and 25th December.<br />
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<br />Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041250 Chambord, France47.614158 1.516878000000019747.528536 1.3555165000000198 47.699780000000004 1.6782395000000196tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-9572666498520948022016-12-20T20:48:00.002+01:002016-12-20T21:35:11.742+01:00Chambord Castle : an architectural jewel in the heart of the the largest enclosed forest in Europe<div class="ecxMsoNormal">
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<span lang="EN-US">Chambord castle is famous all over the world, the 2<sup>nd</sup>
most visited château of France, after Versailles. With its 426 rooms,
282 fireplaces and 77 staircases, it’s the largest château in the Loire
Valley and his architecture, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci, is very
impressive. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">You cannot visit Loire Valley without discovering Chambord
castle. Your kids will be amazed when they will see the castle for the
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<span lang="EN-US">And
visit the castle isn’t the only thing to do in Chambord. Chambord is
surrounded by 5440 hectares of forest, closed by a 32 km long wall. It
is the greatest closed forest in Europe, full of wild animals like
deers, boars, raptors… You will find a great choice of fun activities
for your family in the middle of the nature. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">On
the estate, you can go hiking in the forest, boating on the waterways
around the château, or do a 4X4 drive guided tour in the nature reserve
off-limits to usual visitors. You can even assist to a horse show. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US">Chambord oragnizes several special events, throughout the year. <a href="http://loirevalleywithchildren.blogspot.fr/2016/12/christmas-event-in-chambord.html" target="_blank">Wonderful decoration and Christmas show</a> at the end of the year, a Grand Flea Market the 1st May, a Festival of Classic Music beginning of July. There is always something new to do ! </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US">During
2016, huge earthwork have been done to build french gardens around the château. These gardens will be ready to welcome tourists end of March
2017.</span></div>
Marionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10118021557147186700noreply@blogger.com041250 Chambord, France47.614158 1.516878000000019747.528536 1.3555165000000198 47.699780000000004 1.6782395000000196tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3496776328014702623.post-21273201131724545912016-12-19T19:47:00.001+01:002016-12-20T20:49:49.672+01:00Loire Valley : the ideal destination for family holidays<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blois, our lovely town</td></tr>
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We are a family living in Blois, a little town in the heart of the Loire Valley. During 10 years, we visited all the area with our children.<br />
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Culture, historic chateaux, nature observation, charming little villages, canoe trip on the Loire river, the Loire Valley offers a huge range of family activities and is an ideal destination for a family trip.<br />
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Our goal is to share our experiences, to show you how much the Loire Valley has to offer, and to give you all the tips to fully benefit of your stay.<br />
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We hope you will enjoy this blog, that it will be inspiring, and that you will enjoy your futur holidays in Loire Valley !<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blois Chateau, in the center of Blois</td></tr>
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