Today we decided to catch the local bus into Centre Ville. Valerie was eager to check out the Saturday Open Market and she wasn't disappointed! Fresh fruit and vegetables galore, also bread, meat, smallgoods, cheese, flowers to name a few.We couldn't resist the Patisserie so much choice but we settled for Pomme Tartine and Citron Tarte. Other goodies in our basket included Quiche Lorraine, a Vegetable Tart (for Don) Sheep's Cheese, Strawberries, Green Beans and crusty bread. Yummy!!
The township of Blois sits above the Loire River, it is an attractive town especially the old quarter where we found the St Louis Cathedral. The streets are narrow and winding with some houses dating back to the 15th century.Don has managed to find a french version of ice coffee so he is happy, he also found a hat at the market and I didn't have to twist his arm to buy it! The weather is quite cool for spring, we are glad we have warm clothes, hats, gloves and scarves.
Tomorrow we will take a trip to Tours and Le Mans so keep posted!
PS - Don was excited yesterday because he finally saw an early Renault 5 like his, parked near the Chateau! In the 5 weeks we had in Paris in 2009 he saw none. Cars older than 10 years are rarely seen except in rural areas.
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