This is the famous Canal du Berry, not longer used for
barge traffic but as a place to canoe and fish.
barge traffic but as a place to canoe and fish.
This is the Porte d'En-Haut — the Upper Gate — seen from outside
town. I don't know if trains even stop at Mennetou these days.
town. I don't know if trains even stop at Mennetou these days.
A view of the Port d'En-Haut taken from inside the village walls.
The Lower Gate, or Porte d'En-Bas, is the one in the earlier posting
with the plaque commemorating Joan of Arc's visit in 1429.
The Lower Gate, or Porte d'En-Bas, is the one in the earlier posting
with the plaque commemorating Joan of Arc's visit in 1429.
Very interesting series on Mennetou-sur-Cher, and well documented. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteI've really enjoyed your series also, Ken. I've been listening to "Pillars of the Earth" on my ipod, so the photos of the stonework fit right in to my story. The ramparts took a lot of work to make, but served their purpose in days long ago.
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ReplyDeleteIn close-ups, the photos show so well la patine du temps. The village seems asleep in the past. I wouldn't be surprised if a knight would appear at the gate.
A truly atmospheric trip. Thank you.
I just love the photo with the railroad tracks. A very different vision from the typical tourist one.
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ReplyDeleteWe will be staying in the area in June...Varennes sur Fouzon. Of course we plan to tour the more famous sites but now, thanks to your blog, my family will also go to Mennetou.....which looks very interesting.
Thank you,
Lynn
Hello Lynn, I've never been to Varennes-sur-Fouzon but I've gone through Chabris, which is not far and has an interesting church. Selles-sur-Cher has a great outdoor market on Thursday mornings. Valençay is worth visiting for the château of course and there's a market there on Tuesday mornings. Hope you have a great time.
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