Sunday, March 8, 2015

la tour Heurtault


While still cold at night (around freezing temperatures), we've had some nice sunny days recently in Amboise.  So on one such day, I captured the Heurtault tower which is one of two such towers at the château.  What makes these towers so interesting is that each contains a wide spiral ramp.  The ramp allows horse-drawn carriages to ascend from the river-level streets up to the main château level.

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  1. Superbe photo, et explication très intéressante. Les gargouilles doivent avoir apprécié la chaleur d'aujourd'hui !

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  2. I like getting shots of gargoyles. I imagine each one is different around the tower?

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    1. That's a good question. I think are all a little different at least in pose.

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  3. That would have been a handy feature Stuart :) I like your angle up into that gorgeous blue sky. So many interesting details and features on the tower.

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  4. That would have been a handy feature Stuart :) I like your angle up into that gorgeous blue sky. So many interesting details and features on the tower.

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