Well, we will have to stay here for a few weeks, due to several reasons. That said, we are far from unhappy, enjoying the best the french cuisine can offer...

Today we made a car trip eastwards to have a closer look at the medieval little town Clisson with it's huge castle, once inhabited by Chevalier Clisson. An open market built in heavy timber frames still resides in the centre of the town since those days and the castle is in quite good shape too, even if it's considered a ruin.

The River Sèvre, a tributary to La Loire, is quietly moving along this green valley where the old oaks and chestnut trees stretch out over the river to catch as much sunshine as possible. Given that it is Sunday today there is 'beaucoup de monde' (lots of people) canoeing, fishing, playing petanque and badminton etc. Picnics to the right and to the left and fairly cool i the shade of the majestic trees despite the heat of the afternoon sun.

A very nice and peaceful place that I am happy Isabelle's parents showed to us.

Some pictures from here in the 'photo gallery'