We stayed overnight in Azay le Rideau.
Although very pretty we didn't spend long looking around in the heat, before heading off for the balloon flight.
We did spy the château from the outside though!
That evening we fancied a drink to celebrate our hot air balloon experience but found nowhere open. Thankfully a youngster came to the rescue and pointed us in the direction of a beautiful bar right by the river.
No photos of the evening but next day we returned for our breakfast...
...and a closer look at our surroundings.
This family of ducks seemed very happy.
This whole area was badly flooded weeks before...
...and the river was still in full spate.
Both sides of the river to see the old mill...
...and the depth of previous floods in 1977 & 1982.
This tower is the only evidence of the town's fortification...
...and its purpose: 'because of the great number of travellers passing through night and day, there are many bad characters, thieves footpads and others, vagabonds and drunkards who often make a lot of noise. There are arguments, looting, burglary, fighting, other outrages and many other wrong-doings and inconveniences.'
Sounds like many towns on a Saturday night!
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