Day 6 of Lin Sue and Bill's hike we travel 23 km from Cour Cheverny to Cande Sur Beuvron
The day started late but well. Our first stop was the Chateau de Troussay, a Renaissance manor house that has only been sold twice in its long life. Because the chateau did not open until 10:30, we did not get our normal early morning start.
The Chateau Troussay is also still occupied by the owners so only part of it is open to the public and only with a guide. The tours were conducted by 2 young girls but only in French. Because it was clear that Lin Sue did not speak French, the supervisor (so it appeared) offered to have one of the girls do a private tour for us in English.
While she struggled for some words in English, our guide did a very nice job. She gave us quite a few interesting details about the original Renaissance furniture and architecture. She was very sweet
Our biggest question came at the end of the tour when she left us alone in the house full of treasures (with our backpacks) as she went to provide the heavy entrance keys to her counterpart in the front of the house.
More to come.
The Chateau Troussay is also still occupied by the owners so only part of it is open to the public and only with a guide. The tours were conducted by 2 young girls but only in French. Because it was clear that Lin Sue did not speak French, the supervisor (so it appeared) offered to have one of the girls do a private tour for us in English.
While she struggled for some words in English, our guide did a very nice job. She gave us quite a few interesting details about the original Renaissance furniture and architecture. She was very sweet
Our biggest question came at the end of the tour when she left us alone in the house full of treasures (with our backpacks) as she went to provide the heavy entrance keys to her counterpart in the front of the house.
More to come.
posted by Lin on the Run at 4:24 PM
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