Paris and the Loir Valley

After a well needed rest day, exploring the local village of Maisons Lafitte we again hit Paris with a vengeance.
Started off with Mass at the magnificent 13th century Cathedral of Notre Dame, yes even I went along, and depite the French I could still follow most of what was going on. This was a nice time to sit down and look at the ceilings and magnificent monuments, but no still no conversion for moi!
Made a bee line back to the Louvre for our date with the the enigmatic and elusive Mona Lisa. A little disappointing in the end, actually rather a pissy little painting that Ive seen a hundred times before! But youve gotta do it!
From here to the Place de la Bastille, wandered arounfd the west bank markets, went to Napoleons Cathedral de Madeline and even a little shopping. (a lot more expensive than London, all designer label)
Went out for dinner in Paris and the caught the Metro to the Eiffel Tower for the fantastic lightshow. In the end we feel weve done Paris and the girls said this was the real highlight, a magnificent city.
After a daunting drive through Paris we hit the motorway toward Tours in the Loir region. And also hit a 30 euro toll!!! Checked into the tiny village of Sonzay. The next day we drove along the Loir region, one of the best drives Ive had ever! and reached the magnificent Chateau Chemanceau (you know Warrick) the one over the Cher river that Phil Ligget so adores!!
This day was fantastic. Wandering around the building and the grounds was a highlight of the trip and even the girls were happy. Spent over 4 hours here! The gardens in particular Kath, sacre bler!!
The Loir region was very special and the park was great despite the Unisex toilets. (How European!)
Headed off today and have checked into the best campsite we have stayed in so far at Ponsefont (sic) about 9 ks from Mt St Michel which we are to explore tomorrow. This is a great park, free tennis, internet, all modern..cant wait to see the famous Mont tomorrow.
Great cycling here Warrick. Very serious bikes and not a helmet to be seen!
I am surprised about the quality of coffee however in all of Europe. Havent have a good Lavazza since we left Dromana. All well missing everyone but the days are flying by. Have taken two gig of photos bet you all cant wait for the return home party. !1
Au Revior Madames and madameoiselles!