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 27 June 2009

Photos of Chinon and Crissay-sur-Manse: December 2008

Here are a few photos of Chinon and Crissay-sur-Manse taken on 23rd December 2008, which I have just got round to sorting out. Both places can be wonderfully photogenic, especially when the light is sharp and clear.

Chinon

The recently restored château

The Château de Chinon and the Clos des Capucins to the west

Clos des Capucins (on the left) on top of the hill

The gatehouse to the château

Vienne, old Chinon and the château

Crissay-sur-Manse

The village and its church

Crissay – the château

2 comments:

Jean28 June 2009 at 10:28
Lovely pictures of Chinon, still my favourtie place in France. Also a fabulous sky, what a treat in winter.
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Jim's Loire28 June 2009 at 10:41
Thanks Jean – enjoy your visit to southern Touraine in early July.
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Saturday 27 June 2009

Photos of Chinon and Crissay-sur-Manse: December 2008

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