Friday, April 17, 2015

Chinon —> Fontevraud l'Abbaye

We hiked today from Chinon to Fontevraud-l'Abbaye. Much of the hike was on paved country roads – better for cycling than walking.  We were pleased to see the dramatic outline of the abbey appear on the horizon as we emerged from the woods in the mid-afternoon.  We got a room – and a very warm, English welcome – at a chambre d'hôtes called Chez Teresa.  We were keen to visit the Abbey because William had come here on a school trip years ago.  We wanted to share his experience, albeit belatedly!

Walking through Chinon this morning:



The Château de Chinon looms above the Vienne River:



A trail marker indicates a turn:



Fontevraud-l'Abbaye on the horizon!


Fontevraud-l'Abbaye:




Our delightful chambres d'hôtes, Chez Teresa, run by a friendly English couple who came here 9 years ago to make a new life:


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