We are staying in the lovely little riverside hamlet of Saint Clement des Levees. It is located on the north side of the levee bank of the Loire River and about 10 km west of Saumur. Our hosts Colin and Myriam have called in to say hello and provided us with a bottle of bubbles as a welcome gift – and very nice it was too. Our cottage is pretty much in the centre of this first photo.
We have a Citroen C4 auto diesel to get us around. Here it is parked outside our cottage.
On the ground floor we have the kitchen, lounge and bathroom and on the top floor is two bedrooms and a toilet. It is very comfortable and has everything we need – washing machine, wifi and kitchenette.
Two seperate garden areas provide lovely outdoor spaces for that afternoon aperitif.
The river is right over the road.
We have mostly been eating out at lunchtime and then coming home to a light meal of an evening … very French! This way we can enjoy a glass of wine without having to drive.
Our lunch at Rouge Bistro, just up the road, with their three course lunch special was very good, as have all our meals been.
Margaret River & Beyond 
Yes! We love following that pattern of eating while travelling…makes so much sense! So many delicious goodies to gather to enjoy with that quiet afternoon/ evening drink! Looks like a lovely place to base yourself. Are you focusing on France, or travelling on to other countries? Enjoy 😊
Just France this trip.
wow what can i see looks great. enough food for 4. love the village. very picturesque. Are they some shots from a drone? Noel
Yes we decided to bring the drone and hoped we would get the opportunity to use it here. It is allowable away from the busy built up areas.
I love the photo of the two of you in front of your cottage. It all looks wonderful. xx
We have been very happy with our first stop – hope the others are as good.
Such a delightful way to travel via the backroads.
We are enjoying your French lifestyle 🍾😋H&G
Backroads are certainly best for us…we like the countryside.
Magnificent. All of it. And Jim the master of the drone, well done.
I wouldn’t say master! Nearly lost it in the river today … thank goodness for the return home mode.
It looks wonderful!
Yes, pleased with our little cottage and location. Suits us perfectly.
Oh that looks all so idyllic. Very jealous 🤣🤣🤣