tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post8054355501753148894..comments2024-03-19T11:13:18.852+00:00Comments on a house in france: LE CHÂTEAUJeanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-15153815443486613302011-03-16T22:31:20.271+00:002011-03-16T22:31:20.271+00:00Vera - I really hated the new building at first. ...Vera - I really hated the new building at first. I have got used to it and quite like it now.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-3408358712677808422011-03-16T06:36:28.621+00:002011-03-16T06:36:28.621+00:00Ar first I didn't like the look of that new bu...Ar first I didn't like the look of that new building standing alongside the old, but your end photo made me realise that it gave a good balance to the chateau - sort of made the old house look more majestic and dignified set against the modern look of the other building. Thanks for the walk around a lovely place.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13235143664894609891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-12361650551614009752011-03-15T18:32:53.596+00:002011-03-15T18:32:53.596+00:00Susan - I am looking forward to seeing the results...Susan - I am looking forward to seeing the results of all that spending on the gardens.<br /><br />Gaynor - it's well worth the effort. You can wander around the courtyard to your heart's content and admire the view for free. There is a charge if you go into the museum and that is well worth the money. Knock on our door if you're passing - we'll put the kettle on !!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-54983310008889447162011-03-15T18:05:36.480+00:002011-03-15T18:05:36.480+00:00Jean, we haven't visited the Chateau yet. We h...Jean, we haven't visited the Chateau yet. We have been meaning to go for the past year, we did try, but arrived too close to the closing time. Sometimes we keep our watches on UK time, and then get confused!!<br /><br />We have two lots of friends visiting over Easter, so will definitely have it on our list of places to show them.GaynorBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971753467966206018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-10600484627897506482011-03-15T13:34:01.643+00:002011-03-15T13:34:01.643+00:00The work will be the Conseil Général spending squi...The work will be the Conseil Général spending squillions on the garden. I've got the details somewhere. I didn't know the tower was closed though, and don't know why - safety seems the most likely reason.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06472449597146519943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-20261634941763133312011-03-15T12:01:57.618+00:002011-03-15T12:01:57.618+00:00Antoinette & Walt - it's difficult to feel...Antoinette & Walt - it's difficult to feel the heat in the UK today - it's cold and foggy here - July can't come soon enough.<br /><br />Gail - I have no idea about the tower. Having seen some photos taken from the top I would love to be able to go up, as you say the view must be amazing. Lucky you to have seen it. The château was already closed for renovation when we discovered Le Grand-Pressigny.<br />Perhaps I will ask at the tourist office next time we are chez nous.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-37435672663111291592011-03-15T11:49:07.528+00:002011-03-15T11:49:07.528+00:00On my last visit to the Chateau I just peered down...On my last visit to the Chateau I just peered down the dark steps thinking they went nowhere, what a mistake, never mind next time ... not too long now. I wonder if you, or anyone else, knows why the tower is no longer open to the public though? There was an amazing view from the top.Gailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-89907365617759961042011-03-15T06:27:18.198+00:002011-03-15T06:27:18.198+00:00Oh, how I long for July. I hope we have a hot summ...Oh, how I long for July. I hope we have a hot summer this year. We deserve it (I may end up regretting that, but probably not).<br /><br />Looking forward to seeing you both again!wcshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00551283829616757577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-82273367250023643802011-03-14T20:44:51.369+00:002011-03-14T20:44:51.369+00:00Great photos you can almost feel the heat coming o...Great photos you can almost feel the heat coming off the stone. As you say not long now... it is warming up and today was sunny again.Niall & Antoinettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12699304108340257145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-64397727494693184352011-03-14T20:05:07.018+00:002011-03-14T20:05:07.018+00:00Leon - coffee chez nous next time, perhaps, if we ...Leon - coffee chez nous next time, perhaps, if we can co-ordinate our visits.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-73484178746236858602011-03-14T19:33:24.333+00:002011-03-14T19:33:24.333+00:00Jean - Although we didn't go inside last year,...Jean - Although we didn't go inside last year, on our next trip we will.<br />We enjoyed a coffee and the small market in the square on our visit last year.<br />LeonLeon Simshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17609891995057827081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-62912139371398566522011-03-14T15:36:39.981+00:002011-03-14T15:36:39.981+00:00Diane and Meredith - the work is still ongoing and...Diane and Meredith - the work is still ongoing and there is always something new to see each time we are chez nous.<br /><br />Craig - if only, eh. When the château at La Celle Guenand was for sale I did buy a lottery ticket. They only wanted a cool million for it but it was not to be !!Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09726164724131916224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-63447192227852716122011-03-14T15:17:53.101+00:002011-03-14T15:17:53.101+00:00Oh go on Jean... sell the "lost masterpiece&q...Oh go on Jean... sell the "lost masterpiece" and buy the chateau. You know that you want to!Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14034726832462755283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-54837739894593280102011-03-14T15:03:24.473+00:002011-03-14T15:03:24.473+00:00That's a nice chateau. It will be fun to see w...That's a nice chateau. It will be fun to see what work they have done since you've last been there.deedeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10278468497564430383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4785675986457392622.post-70728588582815074162011-03-14T12:52:21.634+00:002011-03-14T12:52:21.634+00:00It looks an interesting chateau. La Rochefoucauld...It looks an interesting chateau. La Rochefoucauld chateau has been under restoration for years now and there is still a lot to do, but it is one of the nicest ones I have walked around. Yep not long now and we will both be back in France :-)) DianeDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782670749466305626noreply@blogger.com