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.

Saturday 7 February 2009

Cheering up the Layon

Kuehne-Nagel's inspiring new logistics centre: Beaulieu-sur-Layon

The Layon Valley (Anjou) has long been rather drab and unattractive (see below), so the far-sighted Anjou planners should be congratulated for passing this beautiful and inspiring building of Kuehne-Nagel close to Exit 24 of the A87 autoroute. The new building is beautifully proportioned and is a glorious addition to the patrimonie of Anjou. Further evidence of the planners' exquisite taste and profound feel for the local area will soon be there to be admired as the Kuehne-Nagel building is part of a large industrial zone now under development.

Towards Beaulieu from Saint-Lambert-du-Lattay

Layon near Saint-Aubin

Shrubs and vines@Rablay-sur-Layon

River Layon@Rablay-sur-Layon

2 comments:

mknace unlimited7 February 2009 at 10:22
nice pic
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Jim's Loire7 February 2009 at 10:38
The pic of the new building was taken while driving past, so the true quality of the purple, blue has perhaps not been captured.
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