Arriving in Tours
Tours was already our last stop on the Plantagenet trip and after enjoying two nights in an apartment in Poitiers,…
Auberge Chez Cul de Paille
After an exciting day in Chinon and a quick stroll around Poitiers, we needed sustenance and if possible, something delicious.…
Breakfast at Viola
From the outside Viola looks like a fairly small place, but there’s more than meets the eye. Besides a variety…
Breakfast at La Mercerie
La Mercerie has already been around for a couple of years, but so far I have only managed to come…
More stuff to see in the historical center of Poitiers
The historical center of Poitiers was indeed a treasure trove and we spent a whole day walking around and exploring…
The historic sites of Poitiers
On the first morning in Poitiers we started with our sightseeing tour of the historic sites of the city at…
First impressions of Poitiers
After a long day in Chinon, which involved a lot of walking, we arrived in Poitiers. Unfortunately we missed the…
The Chinon Castle aka The Royal Fortress of Chinon
The Royal Fortress of Chinon was founded already in the 10th century by Theobald I., Count of Blois. Two centuries…
The enchanted town of Chinon
The town of Chinon came to our attention due to its proximity to Fontevraud and of course its history with…
Restaurant Mader
From the moment I had heard about Restaurant Mader I wanted to dine there. In the end though it took…
