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Dreaming of the Loire Valley: Exploring the Treasures of Bourges and Chartres
December 21, 2020
Bourges and Chartres are two of the Loire Valley's most famed cities, both of which are home to cathedrals listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Would-be travelers will find plenty of culture, unique local sites, gastronomic experiences and much more in both of these iconic Loire Valley cities.
Bourges
The crown jewel of Bourges, the Saint-Etienne Cathedral was built during the 12th century on the city's tallest hill. The first cathedral ever built south of the Loire River, the Saint-Etienne Cathedral was built in the unique style of French Gothic architecture, similar to Notre-Dame de Paris. The city is also home to the Jacques Cœur Palace, a splendid edifice built in the 15th century. The palace's namesake was one of the wealthiest men in France, who became the right hand of King Charles VII. In the center of the city lies the Marshes of Bourges, which served as a way to protect the city in the Middle Ages, but have since been converted into gardens for visitors to walk through or tour by boat. In nearby locales, guests can tour a variety of châteaux including the Château de Meillant and the Château de Menetou-Salon, which is also home to an 11th-century vineyard. Travelers can also explore the beautiful gardens of the Château de Ainay-le-Vieil and the Orsan Priory.
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TEQUILA
Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia is a tradition passed down through 10 generations of the Jose Cuervo family line, resulting in one of the finest extra-añejo tequila ever made.
Each year, the Jose Cuervo family hand-picks a Mexican artist to adorn the wooden box each bottle comes in, and
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I have fought off using any kind of gadget my entire career. I have always believed that a bottle, glass and corkscrew is the perfect triad for a great wine experience. Today, I eat those former words and use my Durand [wine opener] with pride. Wow, what a gadget! It has yet to fail … and I really wanted it to fail.
Amy Racine
On the more gimmicky, lighthearted and fun side, there’s a wineglass holder for the shower, just something to laugh about, playing on the “shower beer” thing. And something I use all the time, especially in the restaurants, is called Wine Away; it’s a spray bottle for any sort of red or white wine stain. It’s magical in terms of getting wine stains out of tablecloths and any sort of linens whenever a glass is knocked over, which happens all the time.
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