After torturing the WBBs with historical monuments we decided to let them roam free on our last day in the Loire Valley. We were staying in a charming old mill on the banks of the River Indre and the boys enjoyed fishing in the river and exploring the large, tangled garden, full of apple trees, brambles, pet guinea pigs and an old swing set. Two canoes were available for our use and the boys had been begging to go out on the river, so we decked everyone out in life jackets and set off. Unanimously deciding to avoid the waterfall next to the mill, we headed upstream and had a wonderful time spotting birds and interesting things on the banks of the river. It was a lovely tranquil day and the perfect antidote to a hectic sightseeing agenda. No more Châteaux for us!