Amboise - Oct. 8-9



The Loire river as seen from our room

More pay toilets at Chambord

The Chateau Chambord, a humble hunting lodge for the rich & famous

Inside the chateau

Lauren in the double-spiral staircase

Now this is what I call a water drain

The chateau front yard

Lauren at the chateau balcony

Come and stay in my humble home

Chateau Cheverny

At Chateau de Chenonceau

Downtown Amboise

Lauren's favorite place in Amboise

Window display at Bigot

Close-up of marzipan fruits...

And more chocolate treats at Bigot

Bigot's store front with flower-filled window boxes

Bigot at night (yes, we spent a lot of time here)

Bridge over the Loire river at night
July 11, 2004