An Englishman in Nantes (Retour de mariage)

And the wedding celebrations continued...

Next day we awoke to the sounds of Sylvie's accent floating up from the hotel carpark. After a shower and a welcome pain au chocolat, hunter-gathered by Peep (too late for hotel breakfast) we picked Matt and Valérie from their hotel and back to le Chateau de la Guere. Apparently we just missed a breakfast spread put on there, but we had plenty of time to look around the 'domaine': it will be stunning once renovated but it's still very impressive. Above you can see the front and back of the chateau.

Into the dining area for, oh no, more champagne (!) then helped ourselves to an English/American style brunch, beautifully prepared and piping hot. We had a great time chatting to everyone. It seemed odd to drink wine with 'breakfast' but I could get used to it!

Afterwards we all chilled outside in the warm sunshine, the more energetic playing volley ball. Sadly the time for people to leave came around. We had Peep to take back to the airport, then back to Nantes to join Loulou and Sylvie at their hotel in the centre where we stayed for our third night. We all ate out at l'Entrecote restaurant which only has one main dish (you've guessed what!) - ideal for those of us who don't like making decisions! The walk to and from the restaurant was great. Nantes is a beautiful city, like a small Paris.

Next morning after a very substantial breakfast we said goodbye to Loulou, Sylvie and the kids. Too many goodbyes this weekend! Then the two of us had a little wander round before heading back to La Tranche.

We had a great time and I feel very proud to be a member of a wonderful family. I won't name names, mais merci beaucoup a tout-le-monde!