France, Loire Valley: Château du Clos Lucé

Château du Clos Lucé Next stop in the Loire Valley was Château du Clos Lucé. It was a very educational insight into history as well as a Renaissance-like gastronomic experience.  I was amazed by the…

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France, Loire Valley: Château de Chenonceau

Château de Chenonceau One of my dreams came through – A visit to a Château in the Loire Valley! Having heard so much about them I was thrilled to spend time at the Château de…

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The Red Lion in Blewbury, Oxfordshire

I first heard about The Red Lion Pub & Kitchen at the beginning of this year in a newspaper article which contained a very complimentary review of the venue. The place dates back to 1612,…

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Wiltshire, Bradford On Avon

Kennet & Avon canal I just love how you can find beautiful little towns full of character in the English countryside. Bradford on Avon is one of them.  Just on the edge of the Cotswolds…

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Wiltshire, Lacock

Lacock Abbey Wiltshire, one of the historic regions of England, has roots that go back to medieval times. It’s nestled in the counties of Dorset, Somerset, Hampshire, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, and Berkshire. The area is also…

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