(Incidentally, those of you who were kind enough to leave comments on yesterday's post may wish to check out Colin's reply to your comments!)
We've always loved the town for its architectural interest, its pleasant atmosphere, its mix of old and new, and of course, the location of its magnificent chateau.
We couldn't help but notice this man up in the trees wielding a chainsaw with a certain flair and style, whilst us pedestrians below could only stand and stare...
We made our way past the scene negotiating the cones put out to protect the public from being hit by huge hunks of tree hurtling to the ground....
Looking back towards the building which houses the Office de Tourisme (which must surely be one of the most opulently housed tourist offices in the country) the trimming of one tree was nearing completion.
Leaving the centre of town, mission accomplished (!), we headed out to good old Intermarché.. Nothing like a trip to Intermarché to bring one down to earth.
Here again we encountered a man up in the dizzy heights. This time temporary traffic lights were in operation and an impressive row of cones kept everyone safe... Health and Safety at its best!
On our way back we stopped at another great place, Candes Saint Martin at the confluence of the Loire and Vienne rivers.
It is such an amazing sight to see the two rivers converge and it's one we have photographed many times, but it never ceases to impress. For much of its length the Loire enjoys the status of World Heritage Site. It is not called 'The mighty Loire' for nothing!
