Exploring with my camera
The day dawned grey, overcast, chilly, and with rain in the air. Coffee and croissant in bed and another Elliot Pattison book, Water Touching Stone, and then a late morning start with a visit to Meymac and a drive around the … Continued
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
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
I enjoy walking and there was a lot of walking planned for the next few weeks! Day 5 of ‘Travel in France’, Sunday, was an idyllic day, starting with good coffee and excellent croissant enjoyed in bed with a book until 11.00am. … Continued
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
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
I think this is the most beautiful building I have ever seen – I could be here every day.
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
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!
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