Walking Around Le Grand Pressigny in Early October

 These photos are from a walk we did around Le Grand Pressigny on 4 October.

Bodhi belongs to Amanda and Leslie, and he is a Coton du Tuléar, a Madagascan breed of dog.

The top of the 16th century Tour Vironne, part of the Chateau du Grand Pressigny.

Amanda meets a Giant Elk at the Museum of Prehistory in Le Grand Pressigny.

Ruined 12th century tower, which came crashing down one morning in the 1980s.

Two Jackdaws, small grey crows, resting on the ruined tower.

The 17th century Nymphaeum, with a spring fed pool which allowed weary walkers to refresh themselves. [link]

Ploughed fields.

At this point our way was blocked by a large pile of municipal compost.

A nook, or possibly cranny, in the Chateau du Grand Pressigny.

A courtyard at the chateau.

Entrance to the Museum of Prehistory.