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Azay le Rideau

Château d’Azay-le-Rideau, the Art of Restoration

ByRicki December 16, 2022December 20, 2022

Located on an idyllic island with the Indre River providing the perfect moat and just outside a picturesque village, the Château d’Azay-le-Rideau is one of the few châteaux built by aristocracy rather than royalty.

Cheverny Dog

The Hounds of Cheverny

ByRicki December 15, 2022December 23, 2022

The kennels of Cheverny date from 1850 and are home to a hundred Anglo-French tricolor dogs, resulting from a cross between English Fox Hounds and French Poitevins. They are working dogs and are active during the hunting season (Oct-Mar).