rooftop patchwork

I liked the abstract look of these rooftops as seen from château Chinon.

la passerelle - the pedestrian bridge

This is the pedestrian bridge leading to the keep at Chinon.  Of course, to me, it's another abstraction opportunity.

through a glass darkly

Well maybe not all that darkly but this window does have an interesting view from the château at Chinon.  Bon weekend!

Monday - time to get in gear

These are some of the gears that operate the clock and its bell in the keep (tower) at Chinon.

castle keep

A "keep" or defensive tower is called a "donjon" in French.  This is one of those "faux amies" (false friends) where the French word is similar to (or the same as) an English word but the meaning is not the same.  Thus, a "dungeon" in English (a subterranean jail cell) is really the opposite of the French word "donjon" although pronounced similarly.  Unfortunately, there are other French words that can really get an anglophone in trouble.

the view from château Chinon

This panorama was taken from the highest point of château Chinon looking out over the adjoining vineyards. I do hope you will put your browser in full screen mode and click on this image in order to see it closer to its full size.  This is another nearby château that I have not yet posted photos, but I can assure you they will be.