Ambois. Large and popular chateau. Tour bus from Paris as well as many cyclists. A very pretty town to walk about, less perfect with a bike, not comfortable leaving all my stuff unguarded.
Long way from ambois to Blois is via the .large chateau chaumont sur Loire. Better pics on Wikipedia. A couple of hour detour with a pretty if hillier ride. A good break from the flats.
After again seeing these houses, châteaux, the French revolution is in sharper focus. Such wealth for so few.
No moat no gardens perched high above the Loire. 14th and 15 th century opulence. Primary residence of Louis XII
Blois,likeall the towns on this route, had a low scale walking district. Almost every store has one of the following posted prominently. Sale.second markdown third markdown final markdown. As QB observed from the pics the inventory is depleted. Maybe not refreshed.
Son et lumiere tonight. Late night so no early start tomorrow.
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