Our trip kicked off with a night in this fancy hotel...
...the Black Eagle.
Instead of wallpaper, the walls were covered with this rather busy fabric.
We skipped the 18 Euro breakfast, and went to a place down the road (the menu has changed a bit).
We were very impressed with the bottle lift...
...and the post office.
The Boy headed of the
golf course, while I headed off to the
chateau.
It's absolutely beautiful, especially the horseshoe stairs.
It's home to all sorts of things that belonged to Napoleon, including his coat and hat...
...tent...
...and all sorts of travel sets.
It was very sad to see his son's toys, including this little tea set.
The rooms themselves are lovely too, including this fabulous library.
This fetching little chap...
...invites you out into the gardens.
The carp pond...
...the English garden...
...and the formal French garden.
A lovely way to spend a morning.