We had intended making our annual visit to the Garden Festival at Chaumont-sur-Loire with friends Mike & Liz yesterday as part of Pauline's birthday day out but due to the rain we had to have a change of plan. What do you do in the Loire Valley in the rain?...head undercover, We started out in a cave - the 'Cave des Producteurs' in Montlouis-sur-Loire for a spot of wine tasting (and buying) before having lunch.
After lunch we headed across the Loire for a little more wine tasting,this time at the' Cave des Producteurs' at Vouvray.
After lunch we headed underground! - to 'Les Grottes Pétrifiantes de Savonnières'. We had never been, so it was useful as an experience so as we can advise our guests as to what to expect and at the same time satisfy our curiosity (more on this later)...
...and there was a bar for a spot of wine tasting!
Some parts of the cave proved a little tricky for some with theses faux steps causing a problem along with the many opportunities to bump your head!
When we arrived back home we were greeted by a card and cake from a dear friend...lovely end to the day.
I'm glad you didn't let the wet weather spoil the birthday!
ReplyDeleteBut being from Scotland you'll be experts at that! x