On Monday 14 October both Simon and I joined the Phoenix en Claise walking group for a 5.75 kilometre walk from le Grand Pressigny. It was remarkably warm, in the low 20s celsius, and took an hour and a half. Simon did 3 kilometres and then peeled off to return to the car. He's not quite fit enough at the moment for the full walk and was worried he would conk out.
A friend greets us from her window.
A village house being restored.
The Chateau du Grand Pressigny.
The ruined keep of the Chateau du Grand Pressigny.
The Nymphaeum, a spring fed pool that served as a relaxation station for 17th century aristocratic women.
An Ivy Bee Colletes hederae (Fr.
Yellow Stainers Agaricus xanthodermus (Fr. Agaric jaunissant), growing in typical fashion, through a hedgerow.
Lizard Orchid Himantoglossum hircinum (Fr. Orchis bouc) leaf rosettes.
Big Sheath Mushroom Volvopluteus gloiocephalus (Fr. Volvaire gluante).
View looking down the Claise Valley.
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