12 Septembre
Chateaux de Chambord: It was rainy and cold so I didn't get the best impression of Chambord. Especially after just having seen Versailles the day before it didn't really compare (jaded oops). However it was still a beautiful castle! We went to a café on the grounds afterward for lunch and I think that was the highlight. The region is known for their goat cheese so Natalie and I split the best "salade de chèvre chaud" I have ever had along with a delicious croque chèvre. And that's saying a lot considering goat cheese salads are on pretty much every menu in Paris.
Cave de Vouvray: Next we went to the wine cave for the producers of Vouvray wine which was really cool! We got to walk through the cave and see all of the bottles of wine stacked there (about 4 million in the cellar). We also learned about how the wine is made, aged, turned, etc. There is a very systematic way of aging wine I've learned. Thought about you all during this trip, Dad! We also got to do a little wine tasting after (#tyEDUCO) which is always fun. Vouvray is known for their sparkling wines, and the demi-sec was my favorite.
Château du Clos Lucé: This is Leonardo de Vinci's house in Ambroise where he spent the last few years of his life. Ambroise is a really cute picturesque town filled with small houses covered in ivy vines lining cobblestone streets. The house was interesting, but the gardens were cooler. The backyard had lots of interesting plants and a great view!
I can't remember the name of the hotel we stayed at but I must note that the dinner at the hotel was surprisingly good. EDUCO treated us to a three course meal consisting of a duck salad, salmon, and chocolate mouse for dessert. Along with both red and white wine (#tyEDUCO)
13 Septembre
Ambroise Market: I am ALL about these cute french food markets. Unfortunately it was pouring rain so we didn't stay long but I'm sure I would have wandered around for hours otherwise if that weren't the case. There were vegetable and fruit stands, tons of bread, lots of cheese, and all different kinds of meats. Along with some crepe and waffle stands!
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Châteaux Ambroise: This chateaux was pretty and had a nice chapel with a great view of the village. It was also rainy and all the chateaux start to blend together but the view here was quite amazing. Leonardo de Vinci was also buried in he chapel here.
Châteaux Chenonceau: This châteaux was my favorite! I guess they saved the best for last. The chateaux was built over a gorgeous river and the flowers in the gardens were beautifully maintained. There was also a cute princess type tower next to the main castle. After touring the castle we got lost in a labyrinth and wandered through a vegetable garden that actually had DELICIOUS apples growing there. We stole some, don't tell.
The Orangerie at Châteaux Chenonceau: EDUCO treated us to lunch at this restaurant on the chateaux grounds and I felt like royalty. I was so surprised when they brought us in to this nice all white dining room for yet another 3 course meal accompanied by white wine and rosé! (#tyEDUCO) We started of with a brightly colored salad platter, followed by hen (interesting I know), and finished up with a yummy fruit tart. Glad to know all the money we're paying EDUCO is going toward something......?
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