World War Two French Resistance in the Loire Valley – Victor’s Story

Recently an American contact of mine mentioned staying at the Chateau de Pray, near Amboise, and it prompted me to mention that I had been contacted by the son of someone who had worked there and had been in the Resistance. He wanted me, and indeed the world, to know his father’s remarkable story, so I am always delighted to pass it on whenever travellers express an interest in the French Resistance. It is, like all these stories, very moving and full of ordinary people doing extraordinary things and if you want to hear it let us know when you book your tour with us.

Victor Maitrejean in 1950.

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The Hanging Signs of Loches in the Loire Valley

 One of the charming features of the old centre of the medieval town of Loches are artisan made painted metal hanging signs above many of the shops. Each of them is unique and a quirky take on the goods sold within. You could easily spend a couple of hours on the trail, photographing them all. When we take you to Loches we'll be sure to point out the really good ones to you.

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Nostalgic Motoring in the Loire Valley

We participate in events dedicated to promoting the old RN10, once a major route from Paris to Bordeaux, and before that, a medieval pilgrim route from France to Spain. This is a short video made by us as we drove home in our classic Citroen, Célestine, along the D910 (as it is now designated on the maps). If you would like to indulge in a bit of nostalgic motoring along classic routes in a classic car, book a tour with us.

 

To enquire about our private guided tours of chateaux, wineries, markets and more email us or use our contact form. More tour ideas can be found on the Loire Valley Time Travel website.