Monday's short walk around Charnizay

On Monday Simon led us on a short walk around the village of Charnizay. We were blessed with a fine morning,if a little wet underfoot!

There was a moment of uncertainty when we appeared to have missed a turning which meant a debate about how to get ourselves back on the correct path.

It did not seem obvious but after an advance party was sent out (Simon & Pierre) it was decided that we had to tackle the jungle in front of us.

It was good to be back on Simon#'s planned route.

He took us up this stunning tree-lined driveway which deserved a chateau at the end of it but what we got was this manoir in need of a great deal of TLC.

This house has been given the attention that is needed and one had to admire its roof terrace.

Back to the village centre and a little history from Simon who informed me he had not in fact visited inside the church here - if he wants he can check it out here on my website

Walking near Charnizay

Yesterday's walk with the Le Grand-Pressigny Randonnee club took us out in the countryside just north of the village of Charnizay. We were blessed with another fine day for walking.

It was a walk of leafy shaded chemins one minute and open countryside the next.

Yesterday we were joined by the charming grandchildren of our group leader (it is the school holidays,Toussaints ) who led the way and seemed to thrive on the experience.

In some of the paths nature had put some obstacles in the way  which were less of a problem for some of us!

House with potential?

The walk took us past the 'Etang du Bois Guenand which, on a day like today, showed it off to its best advantage.

As we walked it was interesting to see how our direction was highlighted by our accompanying shadows

By the time we were returning to our starting point the sun was going down over the village...

but it didn't stop the local farmers continuing to take advantage of the fine day. or what was left of it!

Church on Sunday...Charnizay