Day 24 - Thursday, May 17 - Amboise to Chinon

Today we headed out for Chinon.  It wasn't a particularly pretty day, mostly cloudy and some rain.  We ended up touring the Chateau Villandry, which is known for its beautiful gardens, in the rain.  It was too early in the season to have the spectacular display of flowers that they are known for, but it was beautiful none the less.  

After touring Villandry we drove straight to Chinon and since we arrived too early to check into our hotel, we did some laundry.  This was an experience in itself. :)

Finally we were able to check in and we then set out to tour the castle in Chinon which has a very great and impressive history including such notables as Joan of Arc and Richard the Lionhearted.

Our photo of the day is taken by Terry of the gardens at Chateau Villandry.

Gardens at Chateau Villandry