On a recent trip to the Loire, we stayed in a beautiful Chambres d’hote recommended by the Alistair Sawday guide, in Mondoubleau. It was a positive ending to a long , wet, day of driving. Luckily there was also dinner provided by the very interesting artist owner and his wife, shared also by another guest. Fabulous food and even more fabulous wine from the Vendome region. The next day, under sunnier skies, we headed towards Montoire sur Loire and Lavardin, one of the ‘Beaux villages , stopping en route at the troglodyte dwellings at Troo. Beautiful scenery and lots to see, with copious amounts of wine and good food. Aah, c’est la vie!
