Walking From Boussay in the Summer

Back in August we walked from Boussay with friends. Here are some pictures of this attractive area.

Burnet-saxifrage Pimpinella saxifraga (Fr. Petit boucage).

This is a plant that is emblematic of pasture on calcareous soil, and once an important native forage plant for stock. Medicinally it was considered something of a cure all, including protecting you against the plague.

A lane in the hamlet of La Boissiere.

A traditional old house in the hamlet of La Boissiere.

Brandy the dog gets stung by a hornet.

All of a sudden Brandy started twirling around and around. Finally we were able to spot a hornet tangled up in her thick fur, so we assume she was stung.

A glimpse through a gap.

View over the valley with the village and chateau of Boussay.

The hamlet of la Boissiere.

Sloes, the fruit of the Blackthorn Prunus spinosa (Fr. Prunellier).

The perimeter of the Chateau de Boussay grounds.

A pole, which I seem to remember was used in village games involving knocking your opponents off something with the pole.

The view of the Chateau de Boussay that everyone forgets.

Looking up to the church at Boussay.

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