Monday, 30 July 2012

Orleans

Bye Bye Sarah, Marc, Zoe and Benjamin. Thank you again for having us to stay. À bientôt.

And from Bagneux it was off to Orleans, which by the way is stunning ......

and which has the most magnificent Cathedrale Sainte-Croix, a gothic Catholic Cathedral built from 1278 to 1329 and then again from 1601 and 1829 after partial destruction in 1568. The cathedral is most noted for its association with Joan of Arc, who attended evening mass there in May 1428.


And after a days wandering, there's nothing better than a coffee in the market square. Steve very kindly offered to go and get them....
My coffee, Steve's coffee.

2 comments:

  1. Oh my, how cosmopolitan does your coffee look!! I am so happy to see your smiling face on the other side of the camera for a change. The elusive blogger shows herself, albeit briefly. Your photos are stunning, those children look delighted and Steve is obviously enjoying himself. Keep up the good travels, you are keeping us simple mortals back home entertained. Say hello to Italia for me. ciao Vix

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  2. Hey Miss Vicki

    Good to hear from you :) How are you lady? I sent you an email ages ago - did you get it? We are having such a good time. Stay tuned for pictures of Loches - it is amazingly, stupendously gorgeous! Ciao. Penny

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