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Bagpiper

Outside the Cathedral as we emerged , we encountered the sound of a doleful bagpipe droning away as a memorial group assembled to enter the church for a special service. (Bagpipes on solemn occasions seem to show up all over the world).

Written Mar 7, 2009

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Swallowing fire ...
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Kuznetsov_Sergey 3860 reviews
Tours - A man swallowed of fire

A man swallowed fire and entertained tourists at the square.
I don't know, whether it is a local custom, or a man swallowing fire is simply a guest performer. However I have seen such a show for the first time.

Updated Nov 11, 2006

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Red Wine
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This is the Loire Valley & nowhere in France can you find more Red Wine than here. I'm no expert on wines since I'm allergic to alcohol but I did see lots of wine on sale everywhere in Tours. & mind you, they are dirt cheap, some even cheaper than chocolates!

So far, I only saw bottles in the range of Euro 3-30. I did buy a bottle for my dad but it was in Paris that I bought it. Highly recommended by Guyon are those labels from St. Julien, St. Estephe & Pomerol. The one I bought costs Euro 75 (duty free).

Updated Jun 7, 2003

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my mother has lived 1 year in...
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fabrice 1561 reviews

my mother has lived 1 year in blois(loir-et-cher),see the strange stairs of its castle on the picture and 1 year in romorantin-lanthenay(loir-et-cher);we used to come with my wife to visit her,and these 2 cities seemed so peaceful compared to paris!

Written Aug 24, 2002

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A different kind of melon
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Sharrie 6309 reviews

They are melons but I'm not sure what they are called. Unlike any I've seen in the States, Canada or Australia.

Just something new :-)

Updated Jun 7, 2003

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Written Aug 26, 2002

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 They are melons but I'm not sure what they are called. Unlike any I've seen in the States, Canada or Australia.Just something new :-) 

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