FRANCE - April - May 2004
More pictures of progress...
This visit I stayed at my house in Ambrières les Vallées . The floor level near the back door was adjusted and the remaining tiling completed ( also see earlier pictures ). The window reveals were plastered ready for decoration.
Before, showing the back door and window area .... and after ( with cupboard frame ready for door )
Shelves were fitted in the kitchen area, ready for framing and doors, and two wall lights were installed.
Outside a start was made on tidying up, and the shutters were made functional again.
Before ....... and after .... a first coat has been applied and the latches freed up...
More work was done in the shower / loo room.
The shower fitments were coupled up, a hand wash basin and a tiled splash back fitted ready for plumbing, and a start made replacing the mud wall filling with tradifarge.
The weather was fine enough for a BBQ at La Petite Reigniere, with Sara and Tony. It was warm enough for the girls to go into the pool. A welcome break from work ...
Some pictures in and around Ambrières les Vallées
View looking down from the town onto the River Varenne ... and the Restaurant on the far side
Another, lower view, of the bridge over the River Varenne ... and the Snack Bar on the town side
The car park and church, over the bridge .... situated near the camp site
There are many walks in the area. The River Varenne joins the River Mayenne just below Ambrieres
The River Varenne is popular with fishermen .... and looking back towards the town
The Mairie overlooks the river bridge