David SchmidtOur first stop was Blois. In the Loire valley.
The Loire valley is famous for its hundreds if not thousands of palaces. One of the most famous is Château de Chambord.
Next on our trip touring the Grand Nation was the Bordeaux wine region. We stayed near Saint-Émilion, at Château Fleur de Roques in Puisseguin.
France is great for food. Delightful and often affordable three-course to four-course menus, but also simple "assiettes", small portion of food, a platter to share.
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Truly a gem are the Marqueyssac Gardens. The park offers over 6 km of pathways surrounded by over 150,000 hand-pruned boxwoods, with viewpoints, rockeries and stone cabins. Situated on a rocky spur, the viewpoint offers one of the most impressive panoramic views of the valley and it’s many châteaux.
The Dordogne and Lot regions are famous for their countless medieval fortresses and settlements. One of them is undoubtedly Rocamadour.
