Wednesday, 16 October 2024

Walking From le Grand Pressigny

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.

Village house, Indre et loire, france. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


A village house being restored.

Village house, Indre et loire, france. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


The Chateau du Grand Pressigny.

Chateau du Grand Pressigny, Indre et loire, france. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


The ruined keep of the Chateau du Grand Pressigny.

Chateau du Grand Pressigny, Indre et loire, france. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


The Nymphaeum, a spring fed pool that served as a relaxation station for 17th century aristocratic women.

Nymphaeum, Grand Pressigny, Indre et loire, france. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


An Ivy Bee Colletes hederae (Fr. Collète du lierre) doing what it does best -- feeding on ivy flowers.

Ivy Bee Colletes hederae, Indre et loire, France. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


Yellow Stainers Agaricus xanthodermus (Fr. Agaric jaunissant), growing in typical fashion, through a hedgerow.

Yellow Stainer Agaricus xanthodermus, Indre et loire, France. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


Lizard Orchid Himantoglossum hircinum (Fr. Orchis bouc) leaf rosettes.

Lizard Orchid HimantogLossum hircinum, Indre et loire, France. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


Big Sheath Mushroom Volvopluteus gloiocephalus (Fr. Volvaire gluante).

Volvopluteus gloiocephalus, Indre et loire, France. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.


View looking down the Claise Valley.

Claise Valley, Indre et loire, France. Photo by loire Valley Time Travel.

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