Travel in France – Tulle
Travel in France, Day 6, started in a leisurely way with coffee and bread in bed, and the end of The Skull Mantra by Eliot Pattison – riveting – and the first of several of his books for the holiday. It … Continued
Travel in France – a drive around Correze
The morning walk had been quite modest, it was a beautiful day, and so we set off to explore the Plateau de Millevaches. I expected to see lots of cows – well, my French is pretty basic – but other translations suggest an empty area, … Continued
Travel in France, Notre Dame d’Orcival
Notre Dame d’Orcival is a Romanesque church in a tiny village, deep in a valley in the Auvergne. The church was built in the 12C You may be interested in Images of Notre Dame d’Orcival Edith Wharton: A Motor-Flight through France … Continued
Travel in France, Clermont-Ferrand to Correze
On the road again! Day 4 in France was travelling from Clermont-Ferrand, through part of the Auvergne to see the church at Orcival, and then on to Corrèze. There was a last look at Clermont-Ferrand from the heights above the town, but … Continued
Travel in France, Notre Dame du Port
I think this is the most beautiful building I have ever seen – I could be here every day.
Travel in France, Clermont-Ferrand’s Black Cathedral
The first cathedral was built on the site around 450AD. There was a second cathedral in 946 and the First Crusade was preached in this building. The current Cathedral of Notre Dame de l’Assomption was started in 1246. The building is … Continued
Travel in France, Bourges to Clermont Ferrand
We need to get on the road! Day 3 of Travel in France was the journey from Bourges to Clermont Ferrand, via Apremont-sur-Allier – an incredible day!
Travel in France, Apremont-sur-Allier, Parc Floral continued
I loved every minute of the few hours I spent in the Parc Floral, Apremont-sur-Allier, and want to continue the enjoyment. The Castle dates from the 12C and originally had twelve towers, of which five remain. The Belvedere. The Turkish Pavilion (and the Chinese … Continued
Travel in France, Apremont-sur-Allier, Parc Floral
Day 3 of Travel in France was a drive from Bourges to Clermont Ferrand, organised to visit the Parc Floral at Apremont-sur-Allier and the Allier river. The Parc Floral is magical! DO NOT MISS an opportunity to linger in this garden! As you walk through the door of the ticket office you … Continued
Travel in France, Bourges
Day 2 ended in Bourges and allowed for a few hours of walking round the city in the evening and early the next morning. I could easily spend a month here, taking photographs every day, and enjoying the past, the … Continued