Candes-Saint-Martin

Candes-Saint-Martin is close to the confluence of the Loire and the Vienne rivers. We went on a lovely circular walk from the town up through the nearby vineyards to the view point.

First we headed up from the river through the town.

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Where we reached the vineyards and sunflower fields.

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After heading across the fields above the town where we saw many fields of produce we reached the viewpoint overlooking the confluence of the rivers.

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We then headed down and walked back along the edge of the town nearest the Loire - it was amazing to see the markers showing just how high the water had risen in the past.

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After the walk we stopped at a picnic spot along the way back just up from the river.

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