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Azay-le-Rideau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia However, it was she, Philippe Lesbahy, who directed the course of the works, including the novel idea of a central staircase (escalier d'honneur) that is Azay's greatest innovation. The long low proportions and the sculptural decorations of Azay are Italianate, in the new antique taste, but the bastion corners capped by pointed cones, the vertical stacks of grouped windows separated by emphatic horizontal string courses, and the high sloped slate roof are unmistakably French. On the ground floor, fluted pilasters on high bases support the salamander and the ermine, emblems of François I and Claude de France. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chateau_Azay-le-Rideau   (416 words)

Heritage : Azay-le-rideau Azay-le Rideau : the castle, the church and the Loire valley. In 1418, the Dauphin Charles VII stopped in the village of Azay and was insulted by the garrison of the Duke of Burgundy who was stationed there. Until the 18th century, the village was known as Azay-le-Brulé ("Azay the Burnt"). www.editionsmontparnasse.fr /france/english/heritage/azay.html   (254 words)

AZAY-LE-RIDEAU Azay Le Rideau is 28 kilometers from Tours, in the department of Indre-et-Loire. Berthelot and his wife escape to Cambrai, leaving Azay Le Rideau uncompleted, while Gilles' cousin is not so lucky and is hung at Montfaucon. To this day it is more affectionately known to the people of the region as "Azay le Brûlé" (Azay the burnt). home.earthlink.net /~salut/Azay.html   (458 words)

Azay-le-Rideau The interior is full of lovingly re-created domestic detail and the period furniture, family portraits, and excellent tapestries confirm the impression of Azay as a Renaissance museum. It was a pleasure palace, lived in during the summer and deserted in winter. www.centralia.ctc.edu /~vfreund/FrenchResources/Frenchslides/Loire/Azay/Azay.html   (63 words)

Sherpa Self-guided Walking Holidays: The Loire Valley 5 day Return by train from Azay le Rideau station (20 minutes walk (1,5 kms) or short taxi ride from the hotel- around 30 Fr). From Villandry it is about 3 hours walk past the confluence of the Rivers Cher and Loire and along picturesque woodland paths and quiet roads to Azay le Rideau. Amboise boasts the still impressive remnants of what was a magnificent chateau as well as Le Clos Luce, a red-brick manor house which was the home of the polymath Leonardo da Vinci for 3 years until his death in 1519. www.sherpa-walking-holidays.co.uk /tours/inntoinn/jlv5dos.htm   (1377 words)

Azay-le-Rideau A few pleasant hotels are dotted on or around the main square: Le Balzac, 4 & 6 rue A.-Richer (tel 02.47.45.42.08, fax 02.47.45.29.87; €30–40), is inexpensive, while the Hôtel de Biencourt, 7 rue Balzac (tel 02.47.45.20.75, biencourt@infonie.fr; €30–55; closed mid-Nov to Feb) is attractive and unpretentious. Visiting the interior, furnished in mostly period style, doesn't add much to the experience, but the grand staircase is worth seeing, and it's fun to look out through the mullioned windows across the moat and park and imagine yourself the seigneur. At Les Grottes, 23-ter rue Pineau (tel 02.47.45.21.04; menus from €16) you can eat good regional specialities in a troglodyte cave carved out of the rock. france-for-visitors.com /loire/azay-le-rideau.html   (284 words)

Honore de Balzac : The Vicar of Azay-le-Rideau Therefore was he much aggrieved at having so much abridged the lessons by giving it at Azay, seeing that he would have been quite willing to recommence it, like all of precentors who say the same thing over and over again to their pupils. One day, returning from Tours, where he had been paying his respects to the official, mounted on his mule, he was nearing Azay. The good people of the country, even the women, agreed that he was not to blame, but that his conduct was warranted by the circumstances. www.classicreader.com /read.php/sid.6/bookid.549   (1564 words)

Azay le Rideau France Loire Valley Castle Travel to France Vacation Tourism Holiday in Paris France, or Loire Valley, when you travel to France to find a hotel in Azay le Rideau and travel to the area of Tours to admire the charming and elegant castle from the Loire Valley where is the castle of Azay le Rideau. Staying in Azay le Rideau or Tours, France when travelling to the Loire Valley for your vacation in France you will find hotels in Azay le Rideau or Tours, visitor information on Azay le Rideau for France tourism. When travelling to Azay le Rideau, in the West of France, looking for travel information on Azay le rideau or around, France and Paris and find for France vacation in Azay le rideau, France. www.francemonthly.com /n/1104/index.php   (2232 words)

Azay-le-Rideau - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia However, it was she, Philippe Lesbahy, who directed the course of the works, including the novel idea of a central staircase (escalier d'honneur) that is Azay's greatest innovation. The long low proportions and the sculptural decorations of Azay are Italianate, in the new antique taste, but the bastion corners capped by pointed cones, the vertical stacks of grouped windows separated by emphatic horizontal string courses, and the high sloped slate roof are unmistakably French. On the ground floor, fluted pilasters on high bases support the salamander and the ermine, emblems of François I and Claude de France. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chateau_Azay-le-Rideau   (406 words)

Azay le Rideau From being a bold castle, a refined fortress defensively girt about by the Indre,as it was in the time of the Berthelos, the Biencourts turned it into an object of contemplation, surrounded by a leafy romantic park, a marvellous chateau of timeless dreams. When at the end of the 18th century, the Marquis of Biencourt purchased Azay, they wished to make it the "diamond with finely cut facets set into the Indre" later mentioned by Balsac. While the courtyard is dominated by an open great stairway, sumptuously decorated, the boldly designed outer facades are delightfully reflected in the river. freespace.virgin.net /jnvl.nguyen   (218 words)

Castle of Azay le Rideau Renaissance castle of the loire Castles French castle Tourism Castle of Azay le Rideau Renaissance castle of the loire Castles French castle Tourism A masterpiece of the first French Renaissance period, Azay is, from some points of view, symbolically reminiscent of late 15th century medieval fortresses. Following one different with the author of certain cards, which we will not quote, we are obliged to withdraw the whole of the texts and photographs of this monument. www.casteland.com /puk/castle/centre/indreloire/azay/azay.htm   (177 words)

AZAY-LE-RIDEAU, Azay-le-Rideau Tourist Information and Travel Guide at InfoHub.com The downside to Azay is that hotels don't come cheap, though Le Balzac, 4 and 6 rue A.-Richer (tel 02.47.45.42.08, fax 02.47.45.29.87; 220-300F/?34-46), and Le Grand Monarque, 3 place de la République (tel 02.47.45.40.08, fax 02.47.45.46.25; 300-500F/?46-76; half-board compulsory in season), are both comfortable possibilities. The restaurant of Le Grand Monarque, place République (tel 02.47.45.40.08), is very acceptable, with a midday menu for around 100F/?15.24, or try L'Automate Gourmand, 1 rue Parc (tel 02.47.45.39.07; closed Mon evening and Tues out of season), with weekday menus from 120F/?18.29. The château exterior, however, on its little island in the Indre, is one of the loveliest in the Loire: pure turreted Renaissance, and required viewing. www.infohub.com /destinations/Europe-&-Russia/France/Azay-le-Rideau/81034.htm   (272 words)

Page Title The official adult exchange visits to Azay le Rideau take place every two years, usually in the Summer holiday period, with alternating return visits to Croston the during the intervening years. Adult visits to Azay le Rideau started as a result of the Bishop Rawstorne C.E. High School pupil exchange visits which began in 1982. Upon arrival in Azay you are met by your host and, after a lot of waving of arms, gesticulations, laughing and frantically flicking through pages of dictionaries, it is surprising how soon sitting down to good meal and a bottle (or two) of wonderful local wine can clear away all inhibitions. www.crostontwinning.co.uk /page24.html   (512 words)

Bed and Breakfast Loire Valley Chinon Azay le Rideau B&B Accommodations Bed and Breakfast Loire Valley Chinon Azay le Rideau B&B Accommodations Bed and Breakfast Loire Valley Chinon Azay le Rideau B&B Accommodations Bed and Breakfast Loire Valley Chinon Azay le Rideau B&B Accommodations Bed and Breakfast Loire Valley Chinon Azay le Rideau B&B Accommodations Bed and Breakfast Loire Valley Chinon Azay le Rideau B&B Accommodations Les Bournais B&B 16 km from Chinon - Azay le Rideau - Richelieu - L'Ile-Bouchard Bed & Breakfast accommodations France FRANCE LOIRE VALLEY - Les Bournais Bed & Breakfast Accommodations - 16 km from Chinon - Azay le Rideau - Richelieu - www.vacationkey.com /eng/location_2479.html   (340 words)

Azay le Rideau - A Loire Tandem Picture Book Azay le Rideau is in fairly close proximity to Villandry and Usse, and all three can be visited in one long biking day To ride to Azay le Rideau from Montbazon go west on the D17 for 20 km. We did not see it the first time we went through, even though there was a sign. www.tandemtour.com /loire/page6.shtml   (310 words)

Loire Chateaux We arrived at Azay-le Rideau around 15:30, to find to our surprise that the entrance fee was free that day. On our way to our first destination, Azay-le Rideau we passed by the Châteaux of Angers and Saumur. We visited Azay-le Rideau and Villandry on Sunday afternoon, then spent the nite in Tours. members.nova.org /~neal/loire.html   (665 words)

Chenille throws & tapestries - Loire Valley - Azay Le Rideau Built between 1518 and 1527 Château d'Azay Le Rideau is a testament to French Renaissance architecture. Chenille throws and tapestries - Loire Valley - Azay Le Rideau Loire Valley - Azay Le Rideau ~ 76" x 56" www.thetapestryhouse.com /products/detail/s43-s.html   (276 words)

Azay-le-Rideau Fête, Loire - Events We are extremely lucky to be invited back to join Pascal Pibaleau, still our treasured contact in the atmospheric village of Azay-le-Rideau in the Loire valley, at the local Confrérie and the colourful annual winemakers' banquet. A small select group of us will be staying in nearby Chinon, enjoying some excellent local restaurants, spending all day at the Azay winemakers' celebrations, and visiting one of our winemakers. www.3dwines.com /partners/events/azay-fete.html   (79 words)

Azay le Rideau Castle,Loire Valley,France Azay Le Rideau, one of the gems of the French Renaissance Rent a castle Châteaux en France Castles in France for sale or for rent Le Château de Versailles Château à Louer Chateaux Locations Vacances Cottages Appartements dans un château Futuroscope Parque del Futuroscope Parc du Futuroscope Leonardo da Vinci at the Clos Luce perso.wanadoo.fr /guillonniere/azay   (215 words)

AZEGLIO, MARQUIS D' - LoveToKnow Article on AZEGLIO, MARQUIS D' There is a Notice historique sur le Chevalier dAzara by Bourgoing (1804.). His younger brother, DON FELIX DE AZARA (17461811), spent twenty years in. 65.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AZ/AZEGLIO_MARQUIS_D_.htm   (2564 words)

Château du Gerfaut (France : Pays-de-Loire : Azay-le-Rideau) Coming from Azay or Chinon, turn left in front of the headquarters — Villandry, then take the 1st road on the right. 15 miles S-W. of Tours — D 751 towards Chinon, turn to the right towards Azay — 2 miles before the end of the forest, follow arrowing. Michelin map #238 — fold #35 - 15min from Tours Railroad station. www.frenchwayoflife.net /int/host.asp?ref=gerfaut   (253 words)

Cycling Holidays - France - Chateaux of the Loire This modern hotel, complete with a pool, is well located across the river from the main part of the town and enjoys excellent views of the imposing château, spectacular when illuminated at night. Recommendations for extra nights: Hotel le Chinon is a great base for a day of sightseeing - there is much to see and do both in the town itself and in the surrounding area. Day 6: you head east from Chinon across open countryside, first through vineyards and then past cliffs in which there are numerous troglodytic dwellings, before turning north across farmland and woodland towards Azay. www.inntravel.co.uk /cycling/guides/loire2.htm   (679 words)

Azay le Rideau bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Azay le Rideau B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com. Azay le Rideau bed and breakfast & inns. Find the perfect Azay le Rideau France Bed and Breakfasts and Inns. Find the perfect Azay le Rideau B&B lodging on BedandBreakfast.com. www.bedandbreakfast.com /azay-le-rideau-france.html   (86 words)

Fodor's Travel Guides Forums Messages I must disagree with the other poster; we did not like the chateau at Azay le Rideau at all; it made me cringe to see that they had pasted paper labels on the artwork and had antique furniture baking in the sun, badly damaged. La Clos Luce is right in the very center of Amboise so no problem...Azay-le-Rideau is one of my favorites..I found it even more enchanting then Chenenceaux. In Amboise Le Clos Luce is only a short walk from your hotel(if I remember right) and can be viewed in 2 hrs(or more if you so choose). www.fodors.com /forums/pgMessages.jsp?fid=2&tid=34450713&numresponses=8&start=0   (1311 words)

Museum of Maurice Dufresne, Azay-Le-Rideau: antique machines, carriages, planes and automobiles Between 1829 and 1837, it was to Saché, near Azay-le-Rideau, that the writer Honoré de Balzac came to find inspiration. Today, a sound and light show, "Les Imaginaires d'Azay-le-Rideau", invites the visitor to walk and dream. South of Azay-le-Rideau, the village of Crissay-sur-Manse has been recognized as one of the "most beautiful villages in France". www.musee-dufresne.com /envir/English/envir1.html   (619 words)

Azay Le Rideau Hotels - rates & online booking Martlink offers a secure, real-time booking system to most hotels in Azay Le Rideau, France. Below is a list of hotels located near Azay Le Rideau: Azay Le Rideau Hotels - rates & online booking www.martlink.com /France/AZAY_LE_RIDEAU   (97 words)

Hotels in Azay le Rideau France - Best Western Hotel Val de Loire Discover one of the internationally renowned Loire Valley Castles, a gem of Renaissance architecture set on the Indre River surrounded by the vineyards of Touraine. From May to September you can enjoy a marvelous night time promenade in the park of our Castle Les Imaginaires. It is an original and fascinating light show. www.onetravelsource.com /10225294.html   (177 words)

Tours, stays, group, excursions, chateau, tourist office, tours, loire castles Entrance fee to the troglodyte valley "Les Goupillières" in Azay-le-Rideau The chateau is turned into a Balzac museum displaying objects, manuscripts, sculptures and you will see the bedroom, where Balzac wrote some of his works, including the most famous: "Le Père Goriot" (Old Goriot), "Le Lys dans la Vallée" (The Lilly of the Valley), etc. Visit of the CHATEAU OF SACHE (XVIth and XVIIIth c.): Balzac's residence, located along the banks of the Indre river and surrounded by a magnificent, romantic park. www.ligeris.com /usa/gr_17.html   (491 words)

Manoir de la Rémonière, 37190 Azay-le-Rideau, Indre-et-Loire, Loire Valley, France, from Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay, French Hotels, Châteaux and Other Places Through Azay past château to La Chapelle St Blaise. If you have trouble viewing the prices displayed on this site, you may need to update your system for the Euro currency symbol: please read our Note About the Euro. directions: A10 exit 24 Joué les Tours, D751 for Chinon. www.specialplacestostay.com /search/display.php?FileID=fh4353   (221 words)

www.crostontwinning.co.uk Azay-le-Rideau is a beautiful town situated in the Loire Valley. a few metres from the chateau in the centre of Azay le Rideau. Visits by sporting and music groups from Azay also give us regular excuses for fun and celebration. www.crostontwinning.co.uk   (329 words)

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