Combleux along the Canal

Pages From Jan's Travel Journal: Friday, May 6 2022

After a simple breakfast of breads and spreads, Vincent picked us up for a little drive to the village of Combleux. It is a picturesque town situated on the Loire where he and Desmond had first met. The spring weather was absolutely perfect for a stroll along the Orleans canal. A large boat was anchored near an arched bridge. It had been lovingly restored and looked almost new. I believe it is used now as a bed and breakfast. 

Pretty houses were reflected in the calm water, as a heron hunted for lunch near the bank. Vincent had planned our own lunch at a charming brasserie, at which shaded tables overlooked the canal. However, they were open only for a private party, so we continued our walk. 

A peaceful scene along the canal

A home alongside the canal in Combleux

When we returned home, Desmond, Craig, and I lunched on leftovers and then began to pack for our next little adventure. Des had to leave for a few hours, to finalize the paperwork his new apartment. He was officially a homeowner! When he returned, we enjoyed a celebratory dinner of a baguette, pate, the fancy cheese from the medieval market, tomatoes, olives, pistachios, and champagne. We followed that with chocolate mousse and crème brûlée. Then it was an early bedtime for us because we would be leaving at 5:30 the next morning.