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.
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Sunday 12 August 2012
Hotel du Coin: Esves-les-Moutier
A couple of photos of the long closed Hotel du Coin in the centre of the small commune of Esves-le-Moutier between Loches and Ligueil in the Indre-et-Loire départment. In the last census (2007) there were 196 people living in the commune.
Such a sad picture. It's a shame that there are so many disused and crumbling little hotels all over the region - presumably they were all needed and in demand at some time. I often think if I had a really big win on the lottery I would buy one and re-open it just for the sake of it, guests or no guests.
Such a sad picture.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame that there are so many disused and crumbling little hotels all over the region - presumably they were all needed and in demand at some time.
I often think if I had a really big win on the lottery I would buy one and re-open it just for the sake of it, guests or no guests.
Thanks Jean. I guess many of the little hotels have been replaced by chambres d'hôtes.
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