Villages of Southern Touraine - Montresor

Many of our guests last year commented on the number of beautiful villages this part of the Loire Valley is blessed with. One of their favourites was the village of Montresor which has the added attraction of a 'lived in' chateau to visit. 

You can view a pictorial 'walk round' the village here

It is indeed beautiful and one of our own personal favourites.

Views from the balcony

Previous guests are kind enough to send us copies of their holiday snaps and we are delighted to see them.Here are some showing the views from our balcony in Le Grand Pressigny.

Loire Valley in October

Here is what our last October guests thoughts of 'Les Balcons' from our guestbook.

The Loire Valley gave us a true sense of French culture and lifestyle outside the big cities.A fabulous mix of wide open spaces country lanes and beautiful villages - not to mention the chateaux! Add beautiful weather and excellent food and it was the perfect holiday. Thank you Pauline and Jim for the use of your beautiful, spotless and comfortable home. We have not wanted for anything. We found your advice on trips, restaurants and sights spot on. 'Les Balcons' was well situated for everything we wanted to do in the area and being located in a village the size of Le Grand Pressigny was a real bonus. We will definitely recommend 'Les balcons' to friends

Heimut, Shannon Englehard & Lorraine Hayden, Australia

Reflections on the river Claise

This time of year is a good time to visit the Loire Valley as the changing seasons give it a whole new look Here are more autumn shots, this time along the river Claise in Southern Touraine copied from my other blog.

Bridge at Martizay

From the bridge

Boats on the Claise

Big trees at Preuilly-sur-Claise

Footbridge at Preuilly-sur-Claise

Reflections Prueilly-sur-Claise

 From the bridge at Chaumussay

Other side of the bridge.

Hard to believe it was October 30th !

The last three are from the bridge on our street, Avenue Andre Theuriet,in le Grand Pressigny.

On the 9th November.