Chapter 333: Beautiful French Garden

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Red wine, food, beautiful scenery, romantic Bordeaux, there is no shortage of romantic French beauties, occasionally use his style to seduce him, a hook is accurate, if it really doesn't work, if you really like to like that woman, then you can definitely get the magic trick of the heart.

Red wine and food are intoxicating, romantic and gentle make people detach......

The demonic Ye Chao had a lot of fun here, very chic, at ease, and happy like a fairy.

And Ye Chao's heart, seeing that the heart of the Demon Dao did not do a big evil thing, he was also happy to see it.

Now, the heart can only go with the flow, just like in the "Lao Tzu Preaching Map", Lao Tzu preaches and guides the tiger, and we must preach to it carefully according to the tiger's nature, otherwise we will face the ferocity of the tiger if we are not careful.

However, no matter how good the place is, you will get tired of playing it for a long time.

Ordinary people will get tired of it, let alone Ye Chao, who is dominated by the heart of the Demon Dao.

So, the demon king Ye Chao, who was tired of playing, patted his ass and ran away......

It is said that to fully appreciate France, you only need to go to two places, one is Paris and the other is the Loire Valley.

Therefore, the demonic Ye Chao ran to the Loire Valley in France......

If multicultural Paris represents the romantic and avant-garde side of France, then the Loire Valley is the backyard of France's tranquil and classic. The beauty of Paris lies in the clash and contradiction of various cultural styles, while the beauty of the Loire Valley lies in its sweet and pure French style.

The Loire is the largest river in France, and its most beautiful stretch is the middle valley. There are many delicate hills on both sides of the river, and the old castle is hidden among the greenery.

Most of these castles were built during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, and the deep moss-mottled castle houses add a touch of vicissitudes to this French garden. During the Hundred Years' War, the French royal family fled to the Loire Valley for refuge, so the Loire Valley is also known as the "Valley of the Kings".

Many of the castles have left behind the legends of the royal family, which makes the castle even more mysterious.

The most famous castle is Chenonceau, which is often referred to as "the ship moored on the Zar", which straddles the banks of the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire, and is connected by a five-hole covered bridge.

It is the most romantic of all the castles in the Loire Valley, and many couples choose to have their wedding here. The castle is built in a style that is very luxurious and elegant in the Renaissance style. It has been inhabited by many kings' concubines and noblewomen, so there is always a hint of love in the anecdotes associated with the castle.

The most famous "legend" is the jealousy between Diane, the concubine of Henry II, and Catherine, the princess.

This elegant, ethereal castle was originally a gift from Henry II to his concubine Diana, who was later killed in a trial gun competition, causing chaos in the harem.

As a result, Caterina was empowered and drove Diana away.

After the careful care of the hostesses of the past generations, the furnishings of the castle show the luxury and elegance of the French royal family, wandering in the castle, looking at the luxuriously furnished rooms, you can imagine the days of the princes and nobles in the flashy and extravagant days.

The Château de la Château is another magical place in the Loire Valley.

It was built by François I and was the hunting residence of the French royal family.

However, the motivation for building the castle was simply that François I fell in love with a girl who lived there.

It is the largest of all the castles in the Loire Valley, with 440 rooms, 84 staircases and 365 chimneys alone. The most distinctive feature of the castle is the double gangway, which has two separate but interlaced balustrades, which are said to have been designed to prevent disputes between the queen and the king's mistress.

The architectural style of Château combines traditional French architecture with the influence of the Italian Renaissance and is considered a national treasure by the French.

In 1981, the Château was inscribed on the Heritage List of the Century. Some magazines do not shy away from saying that the French language of the Loire is the purest language, and they are not afraid that this will provoke so-called "biased" criticism.

It is no wonder that Rabelais, the father of the modern novel, was born here. Rabelais once said: "It is the French garden of the Loire Valley that gave birth to me and raised me." ”

The Loire Valley not only gave birth to Rabelais, but also the writers Georges Sand, Proust, Balzac, DiCar, etc., and it was here that Balzac's The Human Comedy was written.

Their lives, their works are inseparable from the beauty of the river valley, and at the same time, it also adds a touch of bookishness to this French garden, it can be said that Loire wrote them, or they wrote Loire.

The most characteristic feature of the Garden de France in the Loire Valley is the view of the sunset.

Have you ever thought about sitting on a balcony overlooking the Loire on an early summer evening, watching the mysterious and secluded castle opposite and the vineyards in the distance dyed inexplicably by the afterglow of the setting sun, which is completely the work of Monet, the master of Impressionism.

A small pebble makes the reflection of the castle in the water ripple in a circle with the waves. The air is filled with the faint scent of the flowers and plants of the valley, and in your hand you are holding a glass of white wine from the Loire Valley.

Where else in the world can you find such a laid-back atmosphere of pure French vibe, but in the Loire Valley?

History has been precipitated in the Loire Valley, perhaps in the beautiful scenery of the Loire, where many French kings have chosen to build their palaces.

Therefore, the Loire River, surrounded by royal castles, is naturally stamped with the imprint of royalty. A trip along the river will lead you to the magnificent castles, famous abbeys and beautiful gardens that together make up the most beautiful scenery on the Loire.

It is also the castles of Chambord, Chenonceaux, Villandry, Sully, Azay-le-Rideau and Fontevraud...... The presence of these classical buildings gave the Loire the distinction of being the first river in France.

The cities and villages along the river are also part of the World Heritage Site, and legends and stories about the Loire Valley have been passed down from generation to generation.

These stories are often the birthplace of the port and the meeting place of sailors, whether you can visit the museum in Chateauneuf-sur-Loire for a comprehensive overview of the Loire Valley legends, or take a walk along the riverside embankment with a French-speaking companion, or perhaps join the enthusiastic locals in the mountains.

The major cities of the Loire region have a long history, and Orléans, Blois, Tours, Saumur, etc., all have an indelible page in the history of France.

Cruising along the Loire River, you will be able to discover nature in its most pristine, authentic and beautiful form.

The Loire makes a late turn in Candes-Saint-Martin and leaves a beautiful landscape for this hillside city. The embankment of Condee Saint-Martin has been responsible for the protection of the local population since the 12th century AD.

Take a walk on the embankment and mingle with the small animals along the river, or see the rare wild plants that grow on the riverbank, and gently get close to nature. Like Condee Saint-Martin, there are many more places in the valley that have been formed because of the "willfulness" of the Loire. Nature favors the Loire and it is time to come here and experience it for yourself.

You can also choose to visit the Loire by water: in a traditional French boat, you can reach every corner of the Loire Valley.

There are docks for boats in Thumont and Roshkopen.

Known as the "Garden of France", the Loire Valley is one of the most important wine regions in the north-west of France.

The Loire, the longest river in France, flows through it, and châteaux and vineyards are built along the river. The main sub-appellations of the Loire Valley are Nantes, Anjoudo-Land, and Saumur, which have a long history of wine.

According to the relevant sources, the drama of the history of wine in the Loire Valley began at the beginning of the Middle Ages (5th century AD), around 582 AD, when the first recorded vineyards of the Tourin appellation were recorded.

The wines of many of the regions have been famous since the Middle Ages, and royal and religious figures have played an indispensable role in them.

Henry II, Count of Anjou, was one of the royals who had to be mentioned. He became King of England in 1154 and under his patronage, Anjou wines entered the court with great pomp and affection from the royal family, which laid the foundation for the reputation of the Loire Valley.

From the Middle Ages to the 15th century, the aristocratic wine monopoly was deprived of its monopoly and middle-class vineyards were vigorously developed. The 18th and 19th centuries were a difficult period for the Loire Valley wine industry, with the French Revolution and phylloxera scarring.

In the 20th century, in 1936, the year after the establishment of the AOC system in France, the AOC system was also established in the Loire Valley region, which legally guaranteed the quality of the wines in the region.

The Loire Valley is located in the north-west of France and has a generally mild climate.

Nantes and Anjou have an oceanic climate with mild winters and hot, sunny summers with little temperature difference. Saumur and Durland are influenced by a continental climate, which is semi-oceanic, with rolling hills blocking air currents from the ocean.

From the border of the central region to Duran, the climate gradually changes to a continental climate, and the influence of the sea becomes weaker and weaker.

The Loire and its tributaries play an important moderating role in maintaining the many microclimates favourable to viticulture, which has allowed the wines to remain diverse and diverse.

In addition, the soil is highly complex and varied, ranging from limestone, flint and sandy rocks to gravel, igneous and shale.

It is these very different geomorphological characteristics that give the region a wide variety and a rich taste of wines, the most unique of which is the white Muscadet. This wine is hard, not sweet, and has a unique aroma that can be used with dishes such as shrimp, oysters, mussels and fish.

The aromatic Chenin Blanc white wine, the fruity red wines made from Pinot Noir and Gamay, and the earthy red wines made by Cabernet Franc and Malbec are all typical wines of the appellation.

In addition, there are dry and semi-dry sparkling wines and luscious dessert wines in the region.

The main white grape varieties in the region are Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Melon de Bourgogne, all of which excel in the region.

Chenin Byaku, with a late harvest, contains the aroma of apples, pears and acacia flowers, and when ripe, it has the sweet aroma of honey, and the taste is fresh and the acidity is high, which can make a wine with strong characteristics, rich taste and sweetness.

Sauvignon Blanc is rich in aromas of blackcurrant spores and asparagus, with a sour flavor and sometimes smoky and mineral.

Burgundy melon has strong vitality, is hardy to cold and frost, and ripens early, and the fruit is small and round, rich in acid. The region's preeminent red grape variety is Cabernet Franc, which loves cooler climates and produces wines with aromas of red fruits and some botanical notes.

Not to mention, France is really a country that is indispensable for wine, worthy of being the land of red wine and a romantic country. With the development of their wine culture, their love for red wine has really reached the level of fascination.