Chedigny

Chedigny street

The peaceful little village of Chédigny which sits 12km north of the town of Loches in the heart of Touraine is an ideal spot to appreciate the lifestyle this beautiful region offers.

House in Chedigny in Centre-Val de Loire France  stream in Chedigny in Centre-Val de Loire France

Walking its little streets at any time of year is a real pleasure as you admire the well maintained houses and gardens of the village...

House in Chedigny in Centre-Val de Loire France with purple flowers  House in Chedigny in Centre-Val de Loire France with violet shutters

...tranquillity itself.

 

Church in Chedigny

There is a fine 13th century church to explore - Saint Pierre-es-Lien...

Les Clos aux Roses restaurant in Chedigny

...and a very good restaurant 'Les Clos aux Roses'  in the village.

inside Les Clos aux Roses restaurant in Chedigny

Courtyard at the Les Clos aux Roses restaurant in Chedigny

We have enjoyed a lovely meal here and would recommend it, both inside and on the terrace under the wisteria are great places to dine ...www.leclosauxroses.fr/

 

https://www.chedigny.fr/

 

This sleepy little village does however have its moments....it comes alive at the end of May with its annual Rose Festival. The idea is the brain child of the mayor Pierre Loualt who wanted to contribute something to the Loire Valley's reputation as the 'Garden of France'. In 1998 the village began planting 700 rose bushes, they have since multiplied and now bloom in profusion. This has given rise to a 2-day 'Festival des Roses', which this year takes place on 26th and 27th May. You can smell the roses first hand and you will have an opportunity to purchase some examples as well.

white and red roses on the street at the Chedigny rose festival   red roses on the street at the Chedigny rose festival

Pink and red roses on the street at the Chedigny rose festival  white roses on a house at the Chedigny rose festival

The success of their endeavours has lead them to being the first village listed in the  Remarkable Gardens of the Centre region since October 2012  in the company of the likes of the gardens at Chenonceau and Villandry.

While their display of roses may not be as jaw-dropping as the great chateaux gardens there is no doubting its charms.

artist on the street at the Chedigny rose festival  

There is a flower market to stroll through plus the festival has also become a time for artists who have settled in the village to open up their studios and for artisans to display their wares.

The village is of course free to visit any time of year, image above is from April this year...you can see more here on our blog.

External links:

 

Website of commune:             www.chedigny.fr/

 

Blogroll:

 

*Some of the photographs courtesy of Jean Lacy @averygrandpressigny.blogspot.fr

 

Official blog:             rosesdechedigny.canalblog.-

 

 

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