This post, my second about December 2004, aims to show that the weather isn't always foggy, rainy, or frosty in Saint-Aignan in December. The sun does break through once in a while, and the temperature makes it feel like spring outside. Our winters are actually pretty mild.
On the left above is our house in 2004. Back then, it was a lot smaller because we hadn't yet had the attic conversion done. On the right are the birch trees (les bouleaux) which gave the house its name. I assume that the name was given in the days before the village assigned street names and numbers to the houses here.
This is a view from the top of the rocky spur that the Château de Saint-Aignan stand on. The château is less than 2 miles from our house. The road running through the photo (toward the north) leads to Blois, a small city (pop. 50K) that is the largest city in our département (or "county"), the Loir-et-Cher.
Here's a view of the church at Saint-Aignan from the base of the château, and on the right, a peek into the park that is part of the grounds of the château and is private. Visitors are not welcome. The château itself is privately owned and not open to the public.
Oh that field of gold leaves under the birches is lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat's the view of our yard from our front deck and our living room window.
DeleteSuch a beautiful area.
ReplyDeleteI missed yesterday's post -- I was just telling my students about turkey stuffed with chestnuts in France, so great to see your photo. All of these Saint Aignan photos are always enjoyable to see, too!
ReplyDeleteI am still wearing my mask when I go grocery shopping, though not at school.
I’m really enjoying these blasts from the past. Thanks.
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Was the restaurant on the bridge open yet?
ReplyDeleteNo, not in 2004. For a while it was a café that specialized in beer and pizza. Then later it became a full restaurant. In 2016, the restaurant's kitchen, which is on the lower level, was flooded when the level of the Cher rose to flood stage.
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