Chantome

As mentioned in the last blog, we have been whipped away it seems into mid-France...and we don't mind a bit. The weather is gloriously hot, and we've managed two river swims since we arrived. I've decided that today's blog, will start with the photos, and we'll take it from there. Above is us swimming in the River Crueze on Day 2. It's a really pretty spot, as you can see from the photo.

We loved the countryside in the UK and we now also love what France has to offer. It is a lot drier here so when we see a rain cloud we like  grab a quick pic. We passed a field of sunflowers so I did the same for those as well.

Agenton-sur-Crueze is the nearest larger town. We walked to the top yesterday beside 12th century church with a golden Madonna on top. The view across the town says it all.

I can quite understand why Kate and Mick have fallen in love with this area. There's so much to see (if you want) and also there's plenty here to enjoy as well.

The house (pictured right) is hugely improved since they first bought it and Mick's workshop (attached on the left hand side of the house) is impressive. He's been working on a project all week.

Yesterday evening we visited the town of Gargilesse-Dampiere described as "one of the most beautiful towns in France." My photos don't do it justice as the light was really high contrast...but google it if you are interested. There's a harp festival going on all month, and we were rated to one in the local church. It was a splendid way to spend a summer evening.

Today we visited the ruins of Crozant situated high above the meeting of the Sédelle and Crueze rivers it was a fortress since Roman times but became more a castle from the 11th century on.

Our final stop was Lake Eguzon, very close Chantombe where we are staying.