Goldenview Middle School - Trip to France - June 2006Day Four - June 21st, 2006
The Loire Valley - Chenonceau
On Wednesday, we met at the school and boarded a bus for the Loire Valley. It was about a three hour bus ride to the south of Rennes. They sent a huge motorcoach for just 13 of us. We had plenty of room and it was a pleasant drive through the French countryside. We were headed to see the castles of the Loire Valley.
Our first stop was Chenonceau, a beautiful castle built across the Cher river.
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A large bus & they all sat in the back! |
Our driver with his American tie |
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The Loire River |
Driving through a small village |
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The moat |
Waiting to enter the castle grounds |
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Getting our tickets and instructions |
Tree lined drive up to the castle |
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Here we are |
Sally and Nick |
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A look at the castle |
Another Group Photo Op |
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Chenonceau across the river Cher |
The gardens and stairs to the river landing |
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A tower in the gatehouse |
The chapel |
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Gallery above the chapel |
Diane de Poitier's room |
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Art and antiques |
Large lower gallery across the river |
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The far end of the lower gallery |
The stairwell |
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The King's bedroom |
View from the balcony above the doors |
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Another queen's bedroom |
View from the upper gallery across the river |
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Love the tapestries |
View of the galleries from the main castle |
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View from the bridge into the castle |
The front of the castle |
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