Wednesday 13 March 2019

Hidden Histories in the Loire Valley


There are dozens of graves scattered throughout the forests and woods of the Loire Valley. Some of them are marked with simple white wooden crosses or a single plain stone slab, others are more elaborate with large carved crosses and detailed inscriptions. Many are the last resting place of World War Two Resistance fighters, buried where they fell. Some are the chatelaines of grand chateaux, who wanted to be buried near the place they loved. Others are poets and artists, buried in secluded spots that gave them inspiration. All of them require local knowledge to find and reveal their history, and that's were we come in.

Hidden in woodland near Le Grand Pressigny. Photographed by Susan, private guide from Loire Valley Time Travel. https://tourtheloire.com. Tour the Loire in a classic car.

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