Then on to the Loir River Valley. This region is one that all visitors to France come to. The river is huge and winds its way to the Atlantic, west. It is full of chateau. We drove past many but did visit two of the most famous ones. Chombord was the first. They are museums and are filled with beautiful art, tapestries and furnishings. The grounds are immaculate and at Chombord we were just in time to see an equestrian event. Six riders riding Spanish horses, very like Lipizaners, all stallions. Most of the riding was stunt and ancient jousting with sticks and shields. The show was one hour long and fantastic. The second chateau was Chenonceaux, this one is built over the river and had the most amazing flower gardens. Inside the tapestries were amazing. We had two days relaxing around this area, fantastic. Then towards the west coast, the Atlantic Ocean. Found this camping place on a vineyard, only six spots and $8.00 however we were expected to purchase wine, which we had no trouble doing. Went on an hour and a half walk by the river and through the orchard, beautiful in the warmth of the evening.