Tuesday, 22 November 2022

T Stands For......the very best...

 Hi everyone, I had a few hiccups with commenting last week but think I did eventually get around to everyone.

As you know we went to stay with my eldest and my DIL at their Manoir near Tourtoirac. My DIL had described it as 'Armageddon Chic' before we went, however, although they still have a lot to do, it was absolutely wonderful(I will show you pics soon)

One of our outings was to Hautefort Chateau. Now, we visit gardens a lot, but this garden was in my top 3 best gardens.

I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

































I would have loved to have seen these gardens in the Summer
We also found how the hedges were kept so neat.
Measured and cut with stakes and twine guidelines to get both height and width even.
The Chateau was beautiful too.






















For my drink photo this week it is of hubby and our fancy coffees at Starbucks on a recent shopping trip
I didn't know that you can get low sugar versions of their syrups so I am sharing this at T Stands For Tuesday at Bleubeard and Elizabeth's blog The Altered Book Lover.

Thanks for looking, Chris



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12 comments:

  1. Mae Travels22 November 2022 at 17:55:00 GMT

    Yes, that is a spectacular garden. The number of people needed to do the perfect trim on all the hedges and mazes must be enormous.

    Have a great week.

    best…mae at maefood.blogspot.com

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  2. kathyinozarks22 November 2022 at 19:16:00 GMT

    Wow Chris fabulous photos of the gardens and the chateau-thanks so much for sharing-enjoyed your post very much hugs Kathy

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  3. Rita22 November 2022 at 19:36:00 GMT

    They must have an entire crew of hedge workers with their stakes and twine working 7 days a week! Gorgeous! And it was just gorgeous inside, too. :)

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  4. Carola Bartz22 November 2022 at 19:46:00 GMT

    There are some very beautiful flowers and plants in this garden and the view is gorgeous. However, I'm not particularly fond of formal gardens.

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  5. Let's Art Journal22 November 2022 at 21:53:00 GMT

    Wow, such a grand and elegant Chateau! It looks like an amazing place to visit, the views that you captured with the flowers in the foreground are so beautiful 😊. Thanks for sharing, it's always a pleasure to visit with you and Happy T Day wishes! Hugs Jo x

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  6. jinxxxygirl22 November 2022 at 22:00:00 GMT

    Chris i just LOVE all those topiaries! I love to draw topiaries so that was right up my alley! Thank you for all the lovely pictures. I'm always a little green with envy with all the traveling you and hubby do. If funds would allow hubby and i would be doing the same thing.. Happy T day! Hugs! deb

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  7. Helen22 November 2022 at 22:09:00 GMT

    That chateau and the gardens are just stunning! You always get to see such beautiful places.

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  8. My name is Erika.22 November 2022 at 23:18:00 GMT

    That is one amazing garden. And the palace doesn't look too shabby either. Isn't it amazing how every garden has its own personality? I'm really glad you shared these Chris. They were amazing. I never go to Starbucks so I didn't know that they had sugar-free syrups. But you never know when you need to know that. I hope you had a great T day. hugs-Erika

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  9. Kate Yetter23 November 2022 at 00:10:00 GMT

    The interior and exterior are beautiful! I love the flower choices and the sculpted hedges. What a unique artform. So glad you shared this chateau.
    Happy Tea Day,
    Kate

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  10. DVArtist23 November 2022 at 01:39:00 GMT

    Wow! I think this place is spectacular. I could walk the gardens every day. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful place. Have a nice evening.

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  11. Sharon Madson23 November 2022 at 02:24:00 GMT

    Beautiful photos as always, Chris. Your photos always make me wish I was there. :) Happy T DAy.

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  12. Bleubeard and Elizabeth23 November 2022 at 05:50:00 GMT

    My sincere apology for the very late visit. I realized I needed to drag myself out of bed and see what you had offered for T this week. I'm definitely not a very good host, but I want you to know I greatly appreciate your visit and for linking this week.

    Of all the gorgeous and beautiful photos you shared, those copper pots and pans were what made me smile the most. Thanks for sharing these with us for T Tuesday, dear friend.

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