Jim's Loire

Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception. Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.

Thursday, 9 June 2011

Translayon 2011: some photos from Day One

True grit and ready for the off...

Cléré-sur-Loire: walkers gathering

Horse and traps, too

L'eglise@Cléré

A few words from the Mayor of Cléré before the start

The Layon@Cléré-sur-Layon

Château de Passavant (above and below)

Lake@Passavant

One of the riders

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Aurélien9 June 2011 at 10:05
Nice pics Jim!!!!! Hope you didn't suffer too much from the heat and we'll see you back in the Layon Valley!!!!
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Jim's Loire9 June 2011 at 21:02
Many thanks Aurélien. I visit the Layon at least twice a year and intend to continue to visit the region.
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Thursday, 9 June 2011

Translayon 2011: some photos from Day One

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